We all know that rule #1 in SXM is only leave things that you wan't stolen in your car. Well rule #1A should be never pack anything in your checked baggage that you don't want stolen! Some place between Tampa and SXM my lap top decided to escape from the checked lugage. Fortunately it was a very old one, only good for checking e-mail. Oh Well - learned another life lesson.
The remainder of the trip was uneventfully wonderful!!! Starting with our second evening at BBB and a TTOL party well put together by Bill & Elaine. Thanks guys -- a great time was had (especially when the pizza was put out).
A nice supprise was meeting up with Happy Bay 55 (Ben and Kattie) at the party. They introduced us to Happy Bay on our trip las April and it was great getting together with them again. We wound up spending many fun (and drink) filled days with them both at CO and Happy Bay.
Pleasant supprises were that the rumors that Cupacoy beach seeming to disapear into oblivion are far from the truth. We spent one day there and the beach is as good as I have seen it in years. Plenty of sand and Danny's ribs are still one of the best buys on the island. The is still parking along the wall area, but many are now parking along the top via the trail from the Ocean Club.
Also commerce is starting to raise it's head at Happy Bay. Tosh (a local entrepeneur) now has 8 chairs for rent along the beach (no umbrellas tho). Also, a local couple is now selling bbq and beverages.
Another welcomed addition this trip was our discovery of Shrimpys. We had seen some good reviews of the place on this board and completely agree. Another inexpensive addition to our must do's on future trips.
All in all - our 9th trip was great, and we can't wait until November for number 10.