So this is our first time staying in Orient and we’re really enjoying it so far. I can absolutely see how people come to the island and only stay here - there’s everything you need in walking distance. However, we are getting the itch to get out of the bubble and visit some of the rest of SXM we love, and that will come tomorrow.

Last night after checking into our Villa, we hoofed it down to Yellow Sub. I’ve noticed that most people are pretty ambivalent about this place, but it was a fun and easy first night dinner. After a weird travel day, we loved having a casual option and really enjoyed the French Kareoke. My Thai tuna tartare was fantastic and the double - fried fries were great. The roast chicken with Creole sauce was a hit as well. Service was fine at dinner, though I would note service late afternoon today when stopping in for just a drink was quite bad.

Today was an Orange Fever day which was lovely as always. Last year, JC was wearing a TN Vols shirt someone had given him, so this year we brought him a Vols tee and a Pom Pom and some Vols orange sunglasses. He shook the Pom and shared rum shots with us. Such a delightful guy.


On the way to the villa we stopped in Bona Mama in the first little strip mall in Orient. Their pizza guy doesn’t get in until 4, but we placed a takeout order for later in the evening.

After some pool time we had happy hour at La Playa. They make the best espresso martinis with freshly brewed espresso shots. It’s a work of art.

Picked up some really good charcuterie from On Dirait Le Sud next door to Bona Mama, along with some homemade meatballs, marinara , and focaccia. We tried a truffle Brie that was ridiculously good. We had an excellent spread back at the villa along with some old fashioneds and cannolis from ODLS.

All in all a great day and so happy to be here, as our pet sitter informs it’s still 15 degrees at home!