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Great start to the report! I so sorry that you got sick on your first night sea sickness is no joke and not fun at all but, glad you were feeling better by the next day. Love all the pictures.
Great update!!! The food and beverages look delish!!!
And never too many photos! Love when you can get around taking photos with no people in the way!
Thanks. I love getting uncluttered photos. It can be done!
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Dinner looked amazing and stunning shots of the empty ship! We always meant to get to Skyline but were always too sleepy after dinner to make it
Thank you. I love the Skyline. Possibly my favorite lounge on both the Fantasy and Dream.
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Wow, you weren't kidding when you said the ship was empty! Great time to take pictures!
It it went fast too without waiting for the opportune moment to take a shot.
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What an amazing and busy day you had!
Great pics!
Thanks.
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Dinner looked delish!!! Great pictures of around the ship, and you were not kidding with no one around!! Great opportunity to take pictures though
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Once again you've posted one of my favorites - the truffle pursettes. Yummy!
Great pics go an empty ship!
Love those. Did you know you can order them as your entree? Yum!
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Great pix. Not sure I would have been able to walk back to the room much less take pix. Looking forward to the next update. I am getting so envious of this trip.
Wonderful photos around the empty ship! I'd comment on the food photos, but I'm too hungry from looking at them!
Thanks. Sorry, I get like that sometimes too.
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Love all the photos of the empty ship - I adore getting photos like that when it's all deserted.
It's amazing the times you can find like that and you don't have to get up early or stay up late.
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Wow - looks like a fun night, and I enjoyed your photos of the ship.
Thank you!
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What a great day! Palo looked amazing as usual. The drink seminars sounded awesome. I am defintiely signing up for one on my next cruise. And I love all the pictures from around the ship!
Thank you so much. You should sign up for a tasting or two. They are so much fun.
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I can't believe all those shots with no one in them! WOW!
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Great start to the report! I so sorry that you got sick on your first night sea sickness is no joke and not fun at all but, glad you were feeling better by the next day. Love all the pictures.
We made plans with Kris and Larry to meet at around 8am. We were only around the corner from each other but after a phone call we met at the elevator. Once off the ship we all made our way to the nearest taxi station and before I could blink my eye Larry found a taxi that would take all four of us to Marigot for a reasonable price. We hopped in and we off. The drive was very scenic, rich with trees and vegetation and houses way up into the hillside. The road to Marigot
Once we stopped we walked down to the waterfront and took in the view before heading just down the street to Sarafina’s Bakery. I had heard a lot about this place and it was definitely on my to-do list so I was so happy that Larry and Kris wanted to stop here. Marigot and the marina
Sarafina’s was a little place tucked away with a roof but very open. It was getting a bit warm but all the pastries and things were kept perfectly in glass cases. So many things to choose from
Sarafina’s sitting area
Oddly enough I never even got to try a dessert because I was hungry and just wanted breakfast. For both Dan and I this turned out to be Quiche, Lorraine for me and ham and cheese for him. I was too full to even think about desserts but now find myself regretting my choice. We should have tried something. Yummy Quiche
Hey…Dan’s got his own meat shop…who knew. Lol!
We ran into another couple from our cruise group who shared a taxi to Maho with us which brought down the price even more. (I’m learning things if we should return). The drive was not very long and when we arrived we made our way to the Sunset Bar where a whole lot of our fellow cruisers were gathering for the same thing. Waiting for the giant KLB to land. Now watching a jet land is one thing but this place was noted the in Guinness World Book of Records for being one of the 10 most dangerous places to land a plane. It not only had to land but it literally hovered only a few yards overhead of sunbathers and swimmers alike not to mention those who were there just for the thrill or to get that awesome photo shot. Most of us stayed up in the bar area though some were more adventurous. There is also a place where the planes take off and the jet exhaust is so strong it will blow you over. Think Jacka$$ the movie (I know why would anyone?) where they try to do ordinary things in the blast of the exhaust. Yep…that’s Maho. Sunset Bar sign
Ok…the tail end of American Airlines
Here it comes
Closer
Closer…Image by Larry
This is the view from the beach…Image not mine but from our grouip This sign sums it all up!
Back in the taxi we headed back to port getting out a little ways from the ship to check out some shopping. Here the only thing I bought was a couple of postcards to send home and that was it. The shops were close to each other and mostly offered the same three things: T-shirts, alcohol and diamonds. That was about it. Before we reached the port we stopped for some gelato and a little rest under some shade trees. View of the Fantasy from the taxi
Port Town Gelato anyone? It was melting way to furiously to snap a shot
Cannon in town square
Christmas tree near taxi stand
St. Maarten welcomes you
And another Christmas tree
Wow! The plane thing is amazing!!! I have heard about it before. Could feel any of the effects of it where you were?
And that pastry shop looks so quaint and yummy!
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We were back on the ship by 2 pm and thanking Kris and Larry for a wonderful day we took off to find lunch. St. Maarten from the ship
Flo’s to the rescue Fish sandwich …special of the day Brats…Dan’s favorites Mushroom pizza
Salad from the fixin’s bar Cookies…chocolate chip was dry Boats in the harbor
Norwegian Epic right beside us
St. Maarten panorama
More of St. Maarten
After our late afternoon lunch I told Dan I was in need of coffee so we headed to the Cove Café. I really love this place. Dan and I grabbed a couple of lattes and a few snacks. So good. Pumpkin Spice Latte…Pumpkin Pie syrup, espresso and steamed milk Candy Cane Chocolate Mocha…Peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce, espresso and steamed milk…can you say OMG!!!! Berry tart and fruit puff pastry
After enjoying our coffee we made stop at Shutters to check out some photos. Dan and I saw a couple that we were interested in but moved along for now due to crowds and the fact that it was time to get ready for Pirate Night. Last year we dressed up in full Pirate garb and this year would be no different. We returned to our stateroom as I had already unpacked our Piratey stuff so we just had to get dressed. The plan was to get our picture taken with Pirate Mickey or Minnie because we had our pic taken with Captain Jack last time. We left our room and was stopped by our stateroom hostess who more than loved our outfits then it was off to our picture taken. We hurried to get in line for Mickey but was told the couple who had just arrived in front of us was the last. Just our luck. Minnie was already leaving so that was done too.
We found a place to sit across from the Bon Voyage bar, ordered a couple of drinks and just relaxed. We ran into Kelly and her husband and chatted just a bit before opting to have our picture taken in front of a backdrop of a skeleton captain on a pirate ship. The shot Kelly took with my camera came out so much better than the Shutters shot. After, it was time for dinner at the Royal Court. A Pirates Life for Me! Pomegranate Cosmo…Grey Goose Vodka, Pomegranate juice, Cointreau, Freshly squeezed Lime Juice and Cranberry Juice Eco-Tini…VeeV Acai Liqueur, Triple Sec, Agave Nectar, ginger, and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice served with a Souvenir Acai seed Bracelet Just a couple of Pirates
We met up with Kris and Larry who were sporting their Pirate bandanas. Being all too familiar with the Pirate Night menu we made our orders and prepared to enjoy another wonderful meal. Johnny Cake with a pigeon pea relish The Buccaneer's Sun-Ripened Pineapple…fresh island pineapple with a coconut covered banana and orange glaze Black Beard's Jumbo Crab Cake…with a golden raisin-carrot and coconut slaw served with a spice Calypso dressing Caribbean-style Conch Chowder…with sherry, sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, thyme, and garnished with diced potatoes and crispy bacon bits Jerk Chicken Salad…jerk-seasoned chicken strips over fresh crispy greens with a citrus dressing and plantain chips Jack Sparrow's BBQ Marinated Beef Short Ribs…rubbed beef short ribs with tamarind-BBQ sauce served with onion red bliss mashed potatoes and plantain chip The Dutchmen's Dijon-Crusted Sirloin of Beef…thick cut of beef with oven-roasted sweet potatoes and a black spot tomato with deep red wine glaze Banana-Chocolate Crepe…with mango coulis and toasted coconut (no sugar added dessert) Dan asked for nothing and nothing he got! Lol!!!
Somewhere along our meal Shutters photographers grabbed some shots but they were so similar to other pictures that we had in the past that we passed on them. Upon returning to our room we were greeted by this little pirate and our invitation for dinner at Remy. Towel pirate Remy invitation…
We did watch the fireworks and hang out for Club Pirate and a very cool DJ that kept the party hopping. Beforehand we kind of just walked through the Pirate buffet. Alas as in previous years we were just too darn full to try anything or even bring a snack to our room. Oh well, there’s always next time.
Next…Visiting St Thomas with five other ships in port…
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What a beautiful, beautiful island. I'm not sure I'd have the nerve to watch that plane land! The pastry shop looks amazing. You both look great in your wonderful pirate outfits!
We sailed by the beach at the end of the runway on a catamaran. We did see a few planes land and take off, and I've decided the ONLY way I'll ever arrive on St. Maarten will be by boat!
I wish they'd update the Pirate's night menu. It is my least favorite. But, I LOVE those bananas with coconut. My son ordered a plateful of those in December! I think they brought him over a dozen!
Wow! I have missed a lot! Everything looks great, and looks like so much fun. You both look great in your pirate garb.
I have to say too, I am loving your red hair! It looks marvelous!
Can't wait to see your pics of St. Thomas as I went there for a weeks vacation as a teen. My uncle owned a condo on Sapphire Beach. Great trip!
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