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Situation on French side still tense
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11/09/2021 09:43 AM
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LinkLink #2It looks like the Dutch side police are trying to stop the border closures and the gendarmes are doing nothing??
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/09/2021 10:36 AM
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We are staying in Jordon Village and on morning walk to the Beach Copecuy Dany told us road blocked again in Sandy ground.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/09/2021 10:59 AM
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None of the blockages are at the border. Dutch can't do anything.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/09/2021 11:44 AM
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Gendarmes were stationed at the roundabouts in Marigot yesterday.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/09/2021 12:34 PM
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In recent years, it seems a recurring theme.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/09/2021 12:38 PM
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Last edited by BillandElaine; 11/09/2021 12:39 PM.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/09/2021 03:28 PM
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I just hope this doesn't escalate into more than extortion of tourists (and now residents)....once money for safe passage is involved the next step could be ugly. They should have addressed this on day one and dealt with it.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/10/2021 05:46 AM
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We drove from the Dutch side to Grand Case yesterday (Tuesday), via the causeway. Situation normal -- no problems whatsoever, other than somewhat slow traffic.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/10/2021 07:37 AM
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Masked men demanding money, So they will wear masks to rob you but protest, among other things, against wearing masks
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/10/2021 07:50 AM
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Orleans has been opened by the Gendarmes this morning
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/10/2021 10:38 AM
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Seen several videos of the open road. Believe my friends in Oyster Pond made the trek today.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/10/2021 06:05 PM
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Actually, they didn't go today and are so upset they will stay home until their flight. Took them 3 hours to get OB to Oyster Pond.
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/10/2021 07:13 PM
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After the rain stopped, we decided our days were running short! It took us about 10 minutes to drive to OB, after 1hour & 30 minutes ( leaving at 7:05 )yesterday. Took us 15 minutes to get home because we stopped at the Chinese market. So today we spent 25 minutes in the car. Yesterday we spent 4 & 1/2 hours in the car. Big difference! No we don’t want to leave but Saturday is coming fast & not everyone may know this but there is no beach in Tennessee.
We always need island time! Ben & Katie
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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11/10/2021 09:25 PM
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RickandJulie--I have to say that staying on the French side seems to be really a crapshoot lately. Dutch side, not as much..
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Re: Situation on French side still tense
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I do not at ALL agree with your assessment of the past few days. However, according to the story in the DH today, they are going to get their police station and post office and several other items. LINKMore information in this link. LinkHopefully things will calm down now. Until next time.
Carol Hill
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