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10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 05:40 PM
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Thursday, November 1, 2018 “Hey, lets go to the bird place after breakfast”. “Ok, we’ve been there before! I know the way” Famous last words. Though we had been to Parotteville Bird Sanctuary in July of 2017, we promptly managed to do a few loops around the Salt Pond, saw Philipsburg twice, passed Oyster Pond. You get the idea. Eventually we were in front of Emilio Wilson Estate and we were hungry. Emilio’s! This was an excellent accident. Beautifully restored historic building, nice breezes as a reprieve from the heat, and excellent food. Dino was also there relaxing before dinner prep. I was very impressed with Emilio’s. Dutch style cheese sticks. Gouda! Yummy. Chicken quesadillas and then hubby had fish. The Emilio Wilson Plate is said to have been his favorite meal. WHOLE LOCALLY CAUGHT RED SNAPPER FRIED IN COAL POT, SERVED WITH JOHNNY CAKE, COCONUT RICE ‘N BEANS, AND FRESH LIME. Using the Wi-Fi signal at Emilio’s we were able to pin point the exact location of the bird sanctuary, so off we went after lunch. This is such a fun place to visit. For $10 per person you get a cup of bird feed and a tour through the aviary, along with a nice little historic museum at the end. Mr. Parotte (yes, that is his name) has many old St Maarten artifacts from his family. He said that before Irma he brought all the birds to the safety of his home. He had them there for 9 months until they could rebuild and reopen. I laughingly commented that it must have been very loud in his house for a while! The look and comment he responded with was priceless. One can imagine the cacophony! A pheasant named Trump A sugar bird Thursday evening, we had dinner at the home of a friend. Another excellent night, and probably one of the three top meals of our trip. Copious quantities of prosecco and wine flowed. Great conversation. Hours passed. I love St Maarten! We had lobster tails, chicken kabobs, and steak on the barbie. Steak came with a wine reduction. Sides were salad and a yummy macaroni and cheese. The kitchen was to die for, and I just had to take a picture of the warming shelf. Friday, November 2nd A day I have been waiting for. Bohemian Rhapsody comes out TONIGHT! We joined the Caribbean Cinemas club so that we could get tickets and select our seats online. But first, how to spend this day which looks like rain? After the previous evening’s debauchery, we missed the breakfast hour…. or even a reasonable brunch hour. Lol Headed to the Yacht Club. We were rained out of our outside booth and forced to retreat to the bar. Oh well…….. Brunch without mimosas is just a sad late breakfast! Leek and potato soup, carpaccio. Grouper sandwich Chicken and mango wrap Exactly I believe there was a nap involved prior to the movies. So much fun meeting friends for the movie (and meeting new ones) and rocking out to Queen!
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 05:48 PM
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Kudos to you, Leona. You and Andre took some incredible photos. Thank you so very much for sharing them. I hope everyone appreciates them and the effort on your part to share them for all of our pleasure.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 06:23 PM
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Exactly where is Emilio's? Directions from Simpson Bay area? Do you know where Mark's Place is? The rotary where the Carrefour is? Instead of going towards Philpsburg, go around the rotary and you will soon see it on your left! The bottom of the page on this link also has a map: https://emilios-sxm.com/
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 07:15 PM
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Thanks for a great report.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 07:52 PM
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Great pictures! Thanks for the report. So glad that Parrotteville has survived Irma. It is such a neat place..
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 08:31 PM
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Owe just put that on our list for May. The bird sanctuary? I'm so glad they saved all of the birds. It's a lovely addition to SXM, and fills a void left by the zoo. As we were leaving, a busload of school children in their uniforms were coming to visit the birds. So nice that he is doing educational tours as well. It is a shame that cruisers don't learn of the place since it's all about payola with them.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/12/2018 09:02 PM
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When we were there, there was also a school tour. Good to keep alive info about the past of SXM.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/13/2018 12:35 AM
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Emilio's was on my list but never made it. Love your bird photos so colorful and vivid. Thanks Loise. Nothing compared to your food pics! Appreciate the praise. My fav is the one with sugar on his bill. You have no idea how many there were actually!
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/13/2018 12:11 PM
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I can't get over those dual lamb shanks and double burger. I had written off Pineapple Pete a while back. Going to give them another go next May. I had too! But based on Louisa's recent review (and the lamb shanks!) we went in. It was nice that they were open late as well. The burger was great. Previously, we had only walked through PP to get to the Rhino's.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/13/2018 12:44 PM
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I have never had a bad meal at Pineapple Pete. And their service is among the best on the island. Always prompt, always courteous, consistent.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/13/2018 06:54 PM
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Thanks for the report and pics. We also enjoyed the reopened Parrotville.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: 10.26-11.6.18 Part 4
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11/20/2018 12:04 AM
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Thanks for the report and pics. We also enjoyed the reopened Parrotville. Sorry we missed you this year Norm! Sounds as if you were hiding right down the beach at El Zafiro!. No wine tastings this year. Have you done any new glass plates?
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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