Not Orient, I know, but has anyone been to Shoal Bay East lately in the area where Gwen's used to be? It was heartbreaking to see the erosion along that stretch of beach and all those beautiful palms falling into the water, not to mention what it did to Gwen's and the little spa next door.

We asked what was causing it and the best guess of some of the locals back then was that it might be a result of some serious dredging that was being done elsewhere but in a relatively close proximation to this part of the island.

I don't know if this was fact or merely an assumption on the part of the gentlemen we were talking to. Any thoughts or any real facts from our frequent AXA visitors?