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Monday, April 25th #95783
04/25/2016 11:49 PM
04/25/2016 11:49 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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The final countdown has begun but so much for dwelling on the negatives.....since Wednesday will happen no matter what I do.

The skies broke bright but still hazy over the French hills and the breezes have diminished to the point of being 'just barely' so far this morning. I hope we don't have to turn on the airco........ And Saba? She still be gone....

It's definitely a beach or pool day but the big question is - which one? We've gotten so lazy this trip - with the exception of our day at Anse Marcel, all of our beaching has been on the Dutch side and most of that has between Mullet and Simpson Bay, but I have to admit - either one is a great choice and there's nothing like either in CT., and for sure, not in April. And to be certain, the pool at home doesn't quite measure up to the one here. So a tough decision it is today but the pool wins by a nose! And as it turns out,it was a very pleasant pool day.

And to round out the perfect day - another perfect dinner, this time at Spiga in Grand Case. Sincere thanks to our chauffeur and dinner companion. Authentic lobster bisque for both of us. DH had a seafood risotto plate while I had - what else - another incredible rack of lamb. How can so many great restaurants prepare the same thing and have it taste so different yet all of them, taste so very delicious. We finished with vanilla crime brûlée and Frangelica, and just when we thought we were done, Lara served us lemoncello as a finisher. With drinks and service our dinner rounded out to $140.00 which, for the meals we were served, I felt was a very reasonable price tag. And yes, they still do one EU= one $. This was a place I had always wanted to try but never quite got around to experiencing and based on the comments of so many, I thought it would be considerably more expensive than what we experienced. All in all, another great evening and we both thank you, Sharon, for making it happen. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95784
04/26/2016 05:43 AM
04/26/2016 05:43 AM
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Ohio
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Thanks for another update. Enjoy your last couple of days.


J.D.
Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95785
04/26/2016 06:19 AM
04/26/2016 06:19 AM
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Peaceful Eastern North Carolin...
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Another perfect day on the island! We haven't been to Spiga in a few years, but we also always felt it was quite a good value.

Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: GaKaye] #95786
04/26/2016 07:09 AM
04/26/2016 07:09 AM
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Rhode Island
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Perfect wording Pat. Very poetic. I could "see" the haze and taste that rack of lamb!

Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95787
04/26/2016 07:30 AM
04/26/2016 07:30 AM
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You did make it to Grand Case. It has been so long since we went to Spiga. Sounds wonderful.
Why do we have such a difficult time with deciding where to go for dinner and yet miss so many......

Enjoy your day!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95788
04/26/2016 08:00 AM
04/26/2016 08:00 AM
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St Louis, MO
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Enjoyed your report. Thanks.


Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95789
04/26/2016 08:05 AM
04/26/2016 08:05 AM
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For us Spiga has become a family tradition. 3 generations. The warmth of Lara & Ciro, the dining & ambiance are pretty special to us.

So happy you enjoyed your evening Pat.

Safe travels on Wednesday....

L&B

Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95790
04/26/2016 08:20 AM
04/26/2016 08:20 AM
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Thanks for the report! Enjoy your last full day!!


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Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: Carol_Hill] #95791
04/26/2016 11:23 AM
04/26/2016 11:23 AM
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Enjoy your last day and travel safely!




Re: Monday, April 25th [Re: pat] #95792
04/26/2016 11:34 AM
04/26/2016 11:34 AM
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Portland, OR
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I have yet to try Spiga - just don't seem to get to Grand Case for dinner very often. Glad you enjoyed it. Make the most of your last day!


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