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Zero Sargassum here!

Good for you! How was the road? it's been a couple of years since we have been there.

Same as always. No better, no worse.

Were therevery many pebbles in the sand at waters edge or beyond?

FF--OK

While I love Friar's, I refuse to eat anything that is prepared at the restaurants there. Here is why:

There is no running water in the bathrooms. That means that patrons cannot wash their hands after using the toilet. And if patrons cannot wash their hands, neither can the people preparing the food...

Would the restaurant kitchen not have running water? Especially to wash dishes & hands?

True of many smaller or remote beach bars. I don't like going there because of not being able to use a CC and their exchange rate is usually off the chart. That along with the occasional bad smell coming from the stagnant holding pond I'll pass on Friers.

Tough crowd, have always enjoyed the food at Friars, potholes and all!

Scuba, no. In the past I have usually worn water shoes when walking the beach or getting in the water. Today, we walked the entire length of the beach, and got into the water numerous times while barefoot.

Good to know.

We love it there. I have to believe that the kitchen has proper running water. I've eaten at FBBC for decades, and have never had a problem.

Same for Driftwood.