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Going home.... 12/12/20
#242311
12/12/2020 10:36 AM
12/12/2020 10:36 AM
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
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Yes, it’s time and surprisingly enough, I’m ready.
As I gaze out in the ocean from my vantage point on our deck I’m seeing two large cruise ships and four mega yachts. Beyond the Holland America ship I have no clue who they are but they are BIG and I probably couldn’t (or wouldn’t want to if I could.....) afford the fuel never mind the boats and crews.
It’s been a very nice two weeks. Could it have been better? Maybe or maybe not. We really didn’t do anything but we saw a lot of friends we hadn’t seen in a while and that’s always special. And we saw some things we didn’t care for so very much - like all the empty and closed up shops in P’Berg and so much still unrepaired property on the French side. Sad to see when you know in your heart so many are still suffering from Irma and now hit with the effects of Covid on top of it.
But the people we encountered are still the same St. Maarteners we’ve come to know over so many years. A kind smile and a happy laugh when you take the time to engage them.
So am I happy we made the trip at this time? As long as we’re able to go home at least as healthy as we arrived here, I have no regrets in spending the time and energy to make this trip.
And now, on to our last breakfast and then airport time with hopefully, no surprises in store.
It’s been fun having you travel with us and I hope I didn’t bore you all to tears. But if I did, sorry about that but c’est la vie. 😊😊
Ps - we just went next door to El Zafiro for breakfast, and as promised, Erika made us French Toast in the old island way out of sliced baguette. Yummy if you like it and we sure do.......and that’s what I mean about how nice the people are if you take the time to engage them. We’ve asked for it everywhere and few, if any still make it that way but she actually offered to if we came back another day. So we did. She did. And it was very good!!
Last edited by pat; 12/12/2020 10:50 AM.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
[Re: pat]
#242314
12/12/2020 10:54 AM
12/12/2020 10:54 AM
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Posts: 17,549 Ohio
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Thanks again for taking us along and safe travels back.
J.D.
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
[Re: pat]
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12/12/2020 11:01 AM
12/12/2020 11:01 AM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,132 St Louis, MO
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Thanks for taking time to post your reports. Enjoyed them and look forward to our trip in six or so weeks. Love breakfast at el Zafiro. What a view. Safe trip home.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
[Re: pat]
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12/12/2020 01:21 PM
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Posts: 1,562 Long Island, NY
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I am sure your golden tans will really stand out against the white snow background. Coming our way Wednesday into Thursday. Safe travels and thank you for, once again, taking us along on your trip!
Rick and Grace
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
[Re: pat]
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12/12/2020 05:31 PM
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I have really enjoyed reading your daily reports, Pat. Thanks for taking the time to post about your wonderful adventures in beautiful SXM. Safe travels back, and wishing you and John the happiest of Holidays!
Jo-
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
[Re: Whale Tail]
#242423
12/13/2020 06:49 AM
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Posts: 18,583 St Maarten
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We've had French Toast at Vesnas and it is sliced round.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
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12/14/2020 02:02 PM
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Don't remember who it was offhand, but someone here posted that Zee Best no longer passes the communal basket of baked goods, post Covid outbreak.
Carol Hill
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Re: Going home.... 12/12/20
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12/14/2020 02:36 PM
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Don't remember who it was offhand, but someone here posted that Zee Best no longer passes the communal basket of baked goods, post Covid outbreak. That makes perfect sense! I know his wife is doing baking classes online. They got the most gorgeous Christmas cookies by order as well.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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