floatingaway2525 Posted November 23, 2010 Author #151 Share Posted November 23, 2010 This was my fourth time to St Maarten and I knew how I was spending it...last times we had a tour that took us to Maho and it was way too short a time there so that was the plan...grab a taxi there, stay how we wanted, and then save some time for walking the promenade at Phillipsburg and having a beer at The Greenhouse to toast my heart peeps who could not make this sail:) We were in St M from 8am to 6pm so it was a leisurely breakfast again on Lido, a great start to any day...remember what I was saying about the Lido outside omelette station on Starboard side mid-ship? Here is how is looked all week long, at all the different times we were there... See the white sign, there was the line of oh...2 people...:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonadan Posted November 24, 2010 #152 Share Posted November 24, 2010 ROFLMAO!!! ME too, I need to go back!! Actually I am home now from work and getting ready for Turkey Day with Mama's list of what she wants done by then:eek::rolleyes:...we've been discussing the fact that the Pope is NOT coming, it's just the immediate fam...jeesh...she ain't buyin' it:p I'm hiding now and I get a respite because her DWTS is having the final tonight!!!:D But,the bishop called, wanted to know if canoles are on the menu:p :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonadan Posted November 24, 2010 #153 Share Posted November 24, 2010 And we loved the presents!!! Enjoying the review, Floatie! told ya we'd make sittin the board worth your while:D :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #154 Share Posted November 24, 2010 But,the bishop called, wanted to know if canoles are on the menu:p :cool: Ahhhhhhhhhhhh that would be NO...the Mama decree is in, Italian is on Christmas, spread the news...:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #155 Share Posted November 24, 2010 We head off the ship around 10 and some of us were a few minutes behind the rest of us so we were waiting on the dock and I was amusing the Capt since this was his first time to St M... You know, we still had some seas goin' on, and after a minute there was a whoooooosh! sound that got me over to check out the sides of the ship:eek: Wow had never seen a ship heaving into the dock bumpers like this, actually rolling away from them and then whooooosh! back in, and these pics don't nearly do it justice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #156 Share Posted November 24, 2010 St Maarten is an excellent port, lots of choices and easy transport right from the dock. As you exit the gate, to the left is the water taxi which will take you to the center-ish area of the waterfront in Phillipsburg. To the right is the land taxis that you can take anywhere on the island. There are signs to line up around for the most popular destinations, Orient Beach and the French side, or Downtown (Philipsburg). You can see the waterfront downtown and you can walk there in about 15 minutes. Getting a taxi to Maho can be a challenge, mainly because it's out of the way and through a potentially sloooooow traffic area...we were totally blessed to find Marius, who pulled up for a fare and was the only one coming forward to take us to Maho. You ROCK Marius, thanks for showing us YOUR island!! Marius is native to the island and we had a merry trip over to Maho, listening to his tales of island politics, and the changes he has seen over his 60-ish years:cool: The fare was $6 each and we were five...when we got there Marius decided he would wait for us and read until we were ready to go back, he said it could be tricky getting a cab back and cautioned us on the best time to head back to miss the worst traffic (by 2:30). SInce we wanted some Philipsburg time anyhow that worked out perfect!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylensgigi Posted November 24, 2010 #157 Share Posted November 24, 2010 St Maarten is an excellent port, LOL,where is Vicki when I need her Photoshop skills?Just stick my big old head in there somewhere:pAnd I love the sign behind yall....BLISS....very appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #158 Share Posted November 24, 2010 LOL,where is Vicki when I need her Photoshop skills?Just stick my big old head in there somewhereAnd I love the sign behind yall....BLISS....very appropriate. HAHAHAAAA Bonfire my love:)...see that space next to me? It's yours...:cool: Didn't see that sign before and you are exactly right!! That's right next door to the Sunset Beach Bar, which is at one end of Maho Beach and a perfect place for the best (well the best safest) view, AND great lunch and cold beers...that was our destination:D Maho Beach is by no means the most impressive beach on the island, not even close. It's attraction is the most unique experience on a beach anywhere though...it's right at the end of the runway of Princess Juliana International Airport...and once you see it you never forget it! We had been there in January 2008 for a short time and ever since we knew we would go back for more time! Now we had some surprises as we walked up through the parking lot there...first of all, Marius explained on the way over that "God takes the beach away in May, and He brings it back in November"...he wasn't kidding, this phenomenon greeted us first thing as there was no beach in view where the last time there was at least 40-50 feet of sand before ocean!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #159 Share Posted November 24, 2010 By now it's a little after 11 maybe 11:30...and the next surprise was the people there...SO many more people than the last time, Maho has gotten famous since we were last here, and the Sunset Beach Bar is the place to be! So we stake our claim on floorspace and hop to a table shortly after when an opportunity arose:D Everyone was waiting for 12:30... The Scots are wondering what we're all waitin' for and what all those silly people are doing hanging out on rocks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #160 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Another CC critter found the Scots and came over to say hey!! We saw the crowds continuing to increase along the rocks, with the road right behind it so we knew it was almost time... And there was Mama right in the middle of it!! Never thought I'd see Mama in front of a sign like this...she LOVED this place!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #161 Share Posted November 24, 2010 And then there it was, coming right at us!! Now, check out Dano's video it's awesome!!! You can hear and see how the ocean was riled up, AND watch about midway through for the light, LOVE it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylensgigi Posted November 24, 2010 #162 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Woohoo, Hot planes and cold Carib's...what a perfect day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #163 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Woohoo, Hot planes and cold Carib's...what a perfect day:) That it was, and next year we get to do it togethah:) I'm already counting the days!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #164 Share Posted November 24, 2010 We had an even merrier ride back downtown with Marius lol... and had some time to see what was new on the waterfront...quite a bit, St Maarten is growing!!! This is mixed bag for me, I like things to stay the same on my islands...but it don't work that way and it's wonderful for the folks that live there, mostly...Marius showed us some of the local streets on the way back... I love this supermarket sign, see the discounts? This is a beautiful sculpture close to the waterfront, Marious was pleased we noticed as the islanders are quite proud of their history and St M had HUGE salt flats at one time.... No bad traffic at all and pretty soon we were hugging Marius goodbye until next year and clutching his card as we headed to the front street... This is a place I could happily spend a week or 10!! Along the beach is a sweet place called Holland House, out your back door and feet in the sand... By next year this will be a Hard Rock, store is already open and my darlin' Cairne got me a pirate HR pin to add to my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #165 Share Posted November 24, 2010 We wandered up and down the waterfront and wound up back where the water taxi is so we hopped on to head back to the ship...we didn't really think about how the seas were <!!!> and it was a hilarious ride!! A stop for next time I'm thinkin'... See you next year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylensgigi Posted November 24, 2010 #166 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Holland House!!!!I remember it well.So cool that you got a picture and the name. So,if you are counting the dates.how many?I am loving this review,Thanks so much my girlfriend:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #167 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Holland House!!!!I remember it well.So cool that you got a picture and the name.So,if you are counting the dates.how many?I am loving this review,Thanks so much my girlfriend:) 375...piece of cake:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 24, 2010 Author #168 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I will leave you with this gem from Dano while I go get work done...that little lady you see after the first minute is Mama Floatie,she LOVES the MDR fun and is rockin' Jai Ho...you rock Mama!!:) Tonight we'll get to the last sea days, more parties, special fun, and the CREW, Team Dream was fantastic!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted November 25, 2010 Author #169 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I got a lotta stuff to do here tonight, be back when I can...it'll be late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2knight Posted November 25, 2010 #170 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I got a lotta stuff to do here tonight, be back when I can...it'll be late... Happy turkey day!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma58 Posted November 25, 2010 #171 Share Posted November 25, 2010 if anyone is looking for netbooks, RUN to Tarjay, they have a decent one for $189 now through Wednesday :eek::rolleyes::p Wished I knew that sooner. I will be sitting in the Best Buy parking lot Thursday night probably to get a new laptop/netbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma58 Posted November 25, 2010 #172 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Nice pictures and videos. Grandbabies loved my pictures. Can't wait till new computer so I can show them Dan's video of the airplane. Loved Mama dancin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma58 Posted November 25, 2010 #173 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Miss Floatie,are you still at work??????Im waiting to go to Maho Beach:p Then you should have come with us;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma58 Posted November 25, 2010 #174 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Most awesome review Floatie. Someday I'll learn to post pictures for you. Can't wait til we get together again. Love yas:):) Loved meeting new people and hope to sail with them again in the future.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylensgigi Posted November 25, 2010 #175 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hey Floatie, gaylen is here,I showed him Dans video.He has watched it 3 times now. Hi Cairne, yep, I know,wish I had.Love yall, it looks like a best time. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.We have soooo much to be thankful for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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