So anxious for our first trip back in three years. Excellent flights from Baltimore to Charlotte to SXM and SBH. Great rental car from Turbe. Very short pickup of essentials from Match. Arrived for our first visit to Le Petit Morne. Stunning views and elegant simplicity. Quick dip in pool followed by R & R, cheese, bread, fruit, ham and bubbly. Arrived for Manu's last night at Santa Fe. He could not have been more gracious. The meal was as splendid as ever. They brought out bubbly and escargot to celebrate his last night. Because of this forum we decided to try the tomato tart because we never had it before - a delight. Lucie was sad to miss the lobster thermidor, but she thoroughly enjoyed the dover sole. I always get the lamb or coq au vin, so I tried the duck and it was perfect. Couldn't leave without a warm chocolate fondant. Manu had a signed menu as a sweet token or reminder. Sorry Missy - no room for the profiteroles - crazy right? Amy came over to say hello - so sweet and friendly. We met other forum members from Richmond whom we met prior at the DC get together dinner in Old Town Alexandria in 2013. We hope to learn of Manu's next venture in France and visit someday. While we are not prolific posters online, we just had to post since Amy doesn't think we will. What a super start to our long anticipated vacation. (Darin and Lucie)