As I write this trip report, there is a very large moth/butterfly the size of a salad plate hanging off the wall behind me in the internet room. I have decided to name him Mothra (fans of the classic Godzilla series will get this). I’m glad I don’t freak out over large furry moths. At least I think I don’t...
Day two dawned bright and early but we didn’t. We stayed in bed and tried to catch up on 48 hours of lost sleep. By the time we crawled out of bed and onto the beach we were enjoying our first meal of the day at 2:30p.m. Our Breakfast of Champions was two juicy cheeseburgers along with two frosty Caribs. Heaven.
Then it was time to play “Dodge the Monsoon”. We’d lay on our beach chairs, then run for cover when the Monsoon would roll in. Doze in the sun, run for cover. Venture back out, then run back to Sunset Beach Bar with the other drenched people. You get the drift. Pat was right – the weather sure is mixed up on St. Maarten these days. After the fifth Monsoon we gave up and went to visit Marty at the Dream Bar. As we walked up we could hear them but all the shutters were drawn. As we rounded the corner we found Marty and the gang INSIDE the bar – they obviously weren’t going to let a few monsoons get in the way of a good time. Marty’s Cabana Beach Party was in full swing and they were celebrating someone’s 21st Birthday. There was a lot of laughing, slapping and imbibing going on. Don’t ask about the slapping part as I have no idea....must be a Dutch thing. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
Then it was back to the room for a shower and a change of clothes before hitting the road bound for Pineapple Pete’s in Simpson Bay. The restaurant was rocking but Head Pineapple/Pierre Ferland was missing. After a few words with Manager Mark we were on our way to Port de Plaissance (home of Princess Casino) and Pierre’s new restaurant Sushiitto. This lovely Japanese restaurant has been open for a few years now but Pierre has bought it and is determined to turn it around. We first ate here a few years ago and it was okay but nothing to write home about. I’m happy to report that our meal this night was utterly AMAZING. We chose the Teppanyaki cooking tables and Miguel put on a show. Our ribeye was cooked to mouth watering perfection and the seafood was delicately seasoned and delicious. Miguel topped it off with some of the best rice I’ve had in ages along with grilled vegetables. For dessert hubby had ice cream (his favorite) and I had the Key lime rolls, tasty little spongecake confections filled with key lime cream. When Pierre wasn’t buzzing around the restaurant he was putting together his new menu that will feature a number of North American dishes for people that aren’t fond of sushi or Japanese cooking. The Chicken Cordon Bleu stuffed with prociutto and the Fish with a ginger infused glaze really stood out. He’s putting together another winner – I just know it.
After bidding Pierre a fond farewell we hit the road and called it a day. Day 2 was a little wet but we had fun in spite of the wild weather.
As I finish my report, I carefully turn around to find Mothra still hangin’ out. Must be an island thing...
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