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Fabila pointed out that we were the Member Spotlight yesterday!!

We just got back from the island a week ago tomorrow. 10 day trip. FF Miles American direct from Miami. Our first stay at the Royal Palm 2/2. Dollar Rental Car. Monday after Tammy the weather was fantastic for the rest of our trip. The Royal palm is very nice and it was great not sharing a bath room but I still prefer our unit at The Flamingo b/c of the washer/dryer. I did love being able to walk everywhere.


Another great time with old friends & made some new friends. Great food at Mandarin, Indigo, Bovin and drinks at No Where Special. The Yacht Club needs no explanation, always good food,, drinks and conversation, not to mention the views. Stopped for a brew at Tap & Still. Not a bad choice for beer, we went back after dinner with Fabila at Captain D's. We will probably eat there the next trip, the food looked great. The Dingy Dock always has a good burger.. Watching the World Cup Rugby Cup with the bunch of South African fans was great!!

Sadly surprised that Phillipsburg is still struggling, it was quiet the day we went with no cruise ships . French side is very sad, so many homes still missing roofs and walls ...... Club O is being reclaimed by nature. We spent a few days on Orient, only one day was windy. We saw a few more dogs than in our last few trips but nothing like when we first started going.

Great Day on the water on the Celine3. Fantastic Food and the water was calm. .


this was our 30th trip (we think) Our first trip was for the Millennium!

John is much better at this but I just wanted to share while I had a quiet moment. John is out on the water to watch the air show today in Stuart.

PLEASE Be Careful on the stairs exiting the plane. I fell down the last 3 or 4 steps. My left cheek is still bruised & my arm is sore. I was wearing brand new Asics (sneakers) not flip flops or sandals. I was holding on and going slow nothing in my hands. The stairs were wet.

Shel

Nice report Sorry to hear about your fall. Steps can often be a problem when exiting a plane. Hope you heal soon.

Thanks for the report. I really like the location of Royal Palm, as far as walkability.

Sorry to hear about your fall. Those stairs are a PITA. From Miami, there was probably a ramp at the front of the plane. Even though we are normally at the back, I try to go out the front door, and get back on the plane through the front door, since there is normally a ramp at the front of the plane. One of these days--who knows when??--there will be jetways in place again, 7 years post Irma....

Our 30th trip also Michelle. So great to spend time with you and John. Burgers were very good at Dinghy Dock.

Hi Carol Stairs only both ways., we were row 9 so we exited out the front. They were testing the jetways so fingers crossed it won't be long.

Louise I can't believe it has been so long since we've hugged each other but it's like yesterday when we are together. Love you!! So great seeing you, David and finally meeting Mike.

IslandGem Thank you, I refused to let it ruin my trip. Popped some Advil's and let the salt water start the healing.