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Inn Sitting SXM Trip Report – May 2012
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Offered a chance to take care of Turquoise Shell Inn while owner, Carter left the Island to visit his mom for Mother's Day. First three days were training on procedures and duties, then I was on my own for four days. Following Carter's return it was two days of debriefing and one day for myself. I rented a car for that last day from Angela @ Horizon Car Rental. Hunydi L10 - Delivered to TSI and picking me up at 6am and taking me to airport - $25.00 plus taxes.
I enjoyed breakfast a couple days at Bagel House on Airport road. Once with Elaine, Bill, and Annie. Another day with Jeannie of Shop N Drop Grocery Service.
Lunch was usually left overs.
Dinners and Happy Hours were places within walking distance of Turquoise Shell Inn.
The Palms (3) – Met owner/chef Greg. Enjoyed his “Drunken Ribs†[
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The cast and crew of a reality show about the daily life of a mega yacht crew which had been filmed in Simpson Bay and marina were having their final dinner one night while I ate at The Palms.
White Flag (4) – Great place for a really good drink and food. And high enough that mosquitoes don't bother you. Love the smoked beef. [
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Food is prepared by Chef Cassandra - [
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White Flag has added more sunroof and wind screens increasing to the enjoyment up there. - [
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I enjoyed drinks there with Elaine, Bill, and Annie. Another night with John and Cyndi of Tijon - [
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Also had drinks and tapas with Jess, who Blogs -An American in SXM. [
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SMYC (3)- A great place to hang out Happy Hour is St Maarten Yacht Club. Brian [
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Drive In Pizza on Airport Rd. [
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Other places I ate were
Harbour Queen for their ribs.
Pineapple Pete's, for their Crème Brulee. Although too far to walk, my friend Larry and his wife Carol, who were on Island, picked me up.
On my last day I made a quick drive around the SXM with stops at the Marigot Market for some requested purchases.
Bernadine Ali's Rum and Spice Shop at Paradise View for some rum and a donation to help support her “friendsâ€. [
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A check on the Oyster Pond area with discovery of a new breakfast/lunch place called
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There's Sports Bar opening right next to Dinghy Dock in the former Wine and Cheese place. Might be open by now or very soon.
A stop at OBBR to say hello to friends and to see their new sign, [
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A few views of Simpson Bay from Turquoise Shell's front entrance -
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It was a very short trip with certain limitations, but it was fun and we're doing it again in November.
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Thanks Carter for the opportunity.
