Went through the health screening at SXM without any issues. The saliva test Beth had was a RT-PCR-based test. That is what the screener was focused on. Screening line was only about 5 minutes and immigration was about 15 minutes. We decided to try the saliva test because our kids and grandkids were coming down for Thanksgiving and our 10 year old grand daughter did not want to come if she had to have her "brain tickled" by the covid test.

After picking up our car from Lesley, we proceeded to Orient to drop off our luggage and change into Island friendly clothes.

We went down to Le String to meet some friends that live on the island for happy hour. Dinner was great appetizers. Le String has a new chef who has also been at Spiga and Piazza Pascal.

When we left (which was not too early) we found a gate closing off the road toward Orient Village. Had to turn around and go through Club O property.

Good to be back.