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07-29-10 10:31 AM - Post#247938
We have arrived!!!!
The island is so lush and green! And so many flowers are blooming! The rain has really done amazing things...the area around the villa has just exploded. Wow!
OK, so we had one VERY long day yesterday. Both of us worked at our respective hospitals the night before, and then had to be at the airport at 4 a.m., so if we look beat up in the pictures, that's why, LOL!
Well, we made our connection on USAir in Charlotte, and we only had 30 minutes between flights, so we had to run fast, and I fell HARD on the escalator, and now I willl be sporting a huge purple bruise on my right knee for the trip. (Eee-ew! That doesn't go with ANYthing...guess I'll have to buy a purple sundress)
Well, we made it to St. Maartens, and got our connecting flight on Winair. Here is the cockpit...
Leaving SXM...in the home stretch!
Our first glimpse of that gorgeous blue Caribbean water in a whole year...aaaah!!!
I noticed from where I was sitting, that I could see the instrument panel...and you can see St. Barths on the GPS map...how cool is this?!
Our first glimpse of the island in a year...sorry for the poor quality photos, but it was raining...there's Colombier!
And there's Flamands! We are almost HOME...YAY!!!
We landed from the beach side this time, which was interesting, but not as much fun and flying down the hill...now..where's my dang LUGGAGE, y'all!?!?
Our little plane...you can see it's been raining.
We collected our luggage...it had actually beaten us to SBH this time!...and got our jeep from Eurocar, then we headed to the villa. We didn't even unpack y'all...we just popped a cork on a bottle of rose' and had wine, cheese and bread (Merci, Jeff! Merci beaucoup!!! You rock!) on the upper deck and decompressed a bit. Then we toasted the Jeff and Caroline, and the VW's with a shot of Rhum Vanille, and got to unpacking.
(Y'all, I can't say enough good about Eurocar...our favorite little yellow jeep had a hole in the roof, and the a/c would only blow on our feet, so they upgraded us to a new white 2010 Jeep with all the goodies...at the same price! WOO HOO!)
After that, it was right at sunset, so we zipped down to Le Repaire to catch the sunset over the harbor, and of course, drink a Pirate: rhum, Grand Marnier, passionfruit and raspberries... Yuuuuum!!!
We also had an awesome meal there...Fish filet with risotta beignets, and he had duck confit with baked mashed potatoes. Yum!
After dinner, we headed back to the villa and hopped in the hot tub, and watched the nearly full moon rise over the mountain. It was so beautiful, with the clouds and there was even a falling star! Sorry...no hot tub pics, LOL!
Now we are lounging around the villa, having cafe au lait and relaxing.
The morning view from the upper deck... we are both still in our pj's, hee hee!
Today will be total relaxation day. We plan on some swimming, a little shopping, and maybe having a cheeseburger at Le Select, or maybe a pizza tonight. I am also going to try to get some night photos of the moonrise, since it's almost full. I am already trying to figure out how to top last year's trip reports....it's gonna be hard, y'all...
"Well behaved women seldom make history."
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07-29-10 10:35 AM - Post#247939
In response to Magnolias
THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!!I WANT TO BE AT LE REPAIRE RIGHT NOW AND I WANT THAT DRINK!
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07-29-10 11:06 AM - Post#247943
In response to Eve aka coco2626
I'm glad you made it safely!! Looking forward to hearing about your trip.
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07-29-10 11:25 AM - Post#247950
In response to Eve aka coco2626
me too, I love it there !
THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!!I WANT TO BE AT LE REPAIRE RIGHT NOW AND I WANT THAT DRINK!
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07-29-10 11:25 AM - Post#247951
In response to Magnolias
You both have those "we've just arrived and we're so happy!" smiles. Thanks for those great "on the way" photos---made we feel as if I had just landed with you. Hope you have a terrific vacation.
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07-29-10 11:31 AM - Post#247953
In response to julia
Denise, you set the bar VERY, VERY high---we'll all be watching to see you top last years' TR.
Love the relaxed pics at LeRepaire---perfect first night dining.
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07-29-10 11:48 AM - Post#247958
In response to stbartslover
Denise,
So glad you made it and thank you for taking the time to share your arrival with us. With less than 24 hours on the island, it appears you are already in full vacation mode. Did you notice any honeymooners on Flamands Beach?
I wouldn't worry about the appearance of your knee. We remember your amazing bikini photos from last year! I think I can speak for all of us that the last thing anybody will notice in your photos is a bruised knee! 
Liberté, Égalité, Sororité
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07-29-10 11:59 AM - Post#247963
In response to creggers
me too, I love it there !
THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!!I WANT TO BE AT LE REPAIRE RIGHT NOW AND I WANT THAT DRINK!
Lets go! Meet you in sxm!
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07-29-10 12:21 PM - Post#247976
In response to Eve aka coco2626
The last two (or is it three?) times somebody made that challenge to me, I hopped on a plane. Airfare out of Neward is crazy low right now.
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07-29-10 12:48 PM - Post#247988
In response to Magnolias
OK, we are both still in our pj's, hee hee!
Mags, still in your pj's ?
I'd be disappointed to learn that you sleep in pj's in St-Barth. Peut-être que you put on your pj's for this photo, n'est-ce pas  
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07-29-10 12:58 PM - Post#247991
In response to Xxx
OK, we are both still in our pj's, hee hee!
Mags, still in your pj's ?
I'd be disappointed to learn that you sleep in pj's in St-Barth. Peut-être que you put on your pj's for this photo, n'est-ce pas
LOL! You are absolutely correct, sir.
I put the pj's on just for breakfast!!!
We are back at the villa, and just had lunch...sandwiches and an amazing apple tart from Le Petite Colombier, and now we are lounging to catch our breath for a bit before we are off again... exchange some money, get groceries, add to the liquor cabinet(Caribs and limes!), then....
BEACH!!!!! FLOATIES!!!
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07-29-10 01:12 PM - Post#247996
In response to Magnolias
Sounds like you are having a great trip so far. We are all enjoying the on island reports and pics- keep 'em coming!
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07-29-10 01:30 PM - Post#248001
In response to marybeth
oh my sweet mags....i am so sorry our paths didn't cross!!!!
enjoy your time...really, enjoy!!!
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 07-29-10 03:45 PM - Post#248063
In response to gramchop
I'm tuning in regularly for these reports!! Love it!
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07-29-10 04:35 PM - Post#248070
In response to Jeanette
Jeanette, the honeymooners have not spent too much time on Flamands. Aside from a few morning walks and some evening skinny-dipping, most of our time has been spent on Saline.
Hoya
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07-29-10 05:00 PM - Post#248072
In response to HoyaSnaxa
Hoya,
So glad you discovered the joys of Saline and evening skinny-dipping. A few of the many blissful wonders of St. Barth.
Happy honeymoon (and Hoya Saxa!).
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07-29-10 08:13 PM - Post#248099
In response to Jeanette
Mags enjoy your trip and thanks for the toast.
Val
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07-30-10 07:16 AM - Post#248153
In response to VW
Thanks for the pix. I never get tired of the plane shots. Did you make it to your villa before settling in with those cocktails?
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07-30-10 07:45 AM - Post#248159
In response to JasB
Oops!
I just realized I should have been posting this in the 'trip reports' section...I'll shift it over to there for the rest of the trip.
To be continued...
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07-30-10 09:16 PM - Post#248379
In response to Magnolias
Looks like you have a great start to your trip. We will be arriving tomorrow and can hardly wait!! We will keep our fingers crossed for good weather.
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07-30-10 09:40 PM - Post#248385
In response to cc
OH YEAH! Almost like being there.
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