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We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/18/2021 07:54 AM
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Christine and I sailed in from St. John and we are anchored in Simpson Bay. It was a very rough passage that ended up being a motor when winds went south. We are checking in this morning and we look forward to our pain au chocolat and cappucino at Zee Best afterwards. We'll enter the lagoon and be here through June 25 and then sailing south. Hope to catch up with Zanshin.
Cheers, RickG
Last edited by RickG; 06/18/2021 07:54 AM.
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/18/2021 08:01 AM
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The wind and the waves here yesterday were kind of epic. Glad you arrived safely.
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/18/2021 04:05 PM
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Carol, it was epic! So glad to move into the lagoon just now. The wine glass will stay upright on the dining room table!
Cheers, RickG
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/18/2021 04:11 PM
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The waves are MUCH calmer here on Simpson Bay now than they were last night. Hopefully the weekend will be calm. Let me know if you want suggestions for meals onshore. For breakfast or lunch, you might check out Réveil Matin in Simpson Bay. They have a very eclectic menu.
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/19/2021 09:01 AM
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Reveil Matin we saw around the corner of Zee Best; that is a good option for this morning. We had dinner last night at Izi Italian. I would love any recommendations for restaurants as we'll be here through the 26th. We are picking up a car from Unit Car Rental next to the police station (dinghy dock) at the bridge this morning. $32 per day is nice to see after USVI rates.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/19/2021 09:12 AM
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Yes, do check out Reveil Matin. The location isn't the best, no view, and right by the road. They do have some inside seating, again no view, but at least you don't have to look at cars.. They have ceiling fans inside, no a/c.
As far as other recommendations, what are you looking for? Dutch side only? Casual? Steak?
And it's Unity Car Rental. Good folks. And prices in SXM in general are cheaper than either the BVI or USVI.
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/19/2021 02:25 PM
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Two more suggestions close-by are:
Vesna Taverna Isola Yes. Very good suggestions.
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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Thanks! We are easy eaters and like international variety. Good French would be nice. We are going to go explore a bit and find something interesting.
Cheers, Rick
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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Best French close to where you are is probably Moulin Fou (which sounds like Chinese to me, but is French). It is in Maho.
Carol Hill
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/19/2021 11:23 PM
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What happened to the old Saratogo space? Anyone remember that? irina It became Frenchy Ludo's, which has now closed.
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Re: We arrived in Simpson Bay
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06/21/2021 09:55 AM
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Vesne Taverna was great. Nice people too. We went up to Grand Case yesterday and enjoyed the LOLOs. I'm working from the boat this week, so we'll be sticking around Simpson Bay. Need to try some more of the suggestions! Thanks.
Cheers, RickG
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