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Winds have been brisk lately with water on the cooler side-82ish in the morning. Currently 84 this Friday morning.

I’ve settled into a breakfast routine—cottage cheese and frozen fruit, defrosted of course-followed by a 40 minute walk along the water.

Tuesday was our Phillipsburg day. I needed a new watch band and possibly a battery, for my watch and Mrs. Cruzer needed batteries for some of her watches. There’s a watch repair shop next door to Krave. They charge a very reasonable $8 for a battery and replacement, but told me my watch was kaput. Found a decent one down the street.

Lately we’ve been going to Ital’s prior to shopping, a sort of cleansing routine amongst all the excess of normal French side dining. Too bad it takes more than one visit to be beneficial.

Wednesday’s lunch was a repeat at Le Taitu, as they are closing down Friday through the end of August. I substituted veggies for the starch with my catfish in a coco sauce, and Mrs. C having the beef bourguignon. Oh, we completed another buy 10 get 1 card.

Dinner was at Carl’s Le Ti Coin Creole and I am happy to report that his food is as good as ever (last time he was just ok, being a little rusty from not cheffing for over 7 years). I started with the Conch salad(excellent) and had my all-time favorite—goat stew, excellent as well. Substituted veggies for starch once again. Plus, he cut a mango for my dessert.

Thursday was stay at GCBC day as Mrs. C was fighting off a cold so we made the 50-yard trek to Sunset Café. Lunch was breaded shrimp bits and tuna tartar by special request in lieu of ceviche style. Dinner was the bouchot mussels with veggies instead of fries.

You’ll notice many mentions of veggies in lieu of a starch. They are all a variety of veggies, savory, and flavorfully cooked. I’m really not a veggie fan, but the French seem to excel with them. Something to try when we get back home.

Today’s plan is Bacchus and tomorrow is Pardon My French, with a side trip to Carrefour. Sunday is Patty Healing Hands Day.

Has anyone taken the 2-hour champagne sunset cruise out of Phillipsburg? How is the parking/logistics, and the safety walking back to your car afterwards?

Will be on island in 2 weeks. Haven't been in 15 years. Staying on Orient. Been hearing about the seaweed issues. Fingers crossed that it is less. Always went in July and never remember it. Do we still go for mussels on Thursdays and where is good now?

Thanks!!