Day 7

[Koops]

Finding my groove, finally. Andra found it getting off the plane…. I’m a later boomer. Need another 10 days but need retirement which is 5 years away for that. Up with the chickens, literally. Pastry at 6AM & coffee, sit outside at Colombe watching the day start for the hard working men & women. I give them credit for sweating & keeping everything running. “Electric sunrise “ this morning, like a light show from God. Morning dip in the pool before heading toward Lorient to Monoprix. Haven’t been in there yet, very nice. Made a quick visit to pay respect to Johnny. Off to Gustavia & yes I find parking along the harbor! Grab some cigars at my usual spot across from Select… then of course a cold one to wash back the trail dust. Andra looking in some shops & we pick up a few gifts for home…. thinking of the less fortunate . Lot of people off the cruise ship, nice talking with them. Back to home base for a dip. Reservation at Eddy’s tonight. We we’re welcomed with a friendly stray… very sweet that purrrrs in French, seriously.
We have met up with a couple from NYCity who we see every year, Mark & Eva. They been coming here for maybe 40 years & they are tight with many locals. Lot of great stories. Eddy’s was half full a 8:00, surprisingly…. usually we are first ones. Andra had the Mahi & I the Curry Goat. After dinner we had the chocolate spring rolls, OMG! Wonderful way to end the day… but of course a night cap at Select. I keep saying we’ll find another place to clean the palate, but it really is a place with this great vibe & my Chicago Cubs sticker is still there since 2016!! not changing a thing except maybe upgrade that sticker next visit. Great night sleep & have a very steady rain around maybe 1AM , Chris the man overseeing the place said 10 cm rain. Couple day till back to our regular grind, enjoying every minute!

Andra& Tim

PS, I didn’t do any pool cleaning today

 

[Dennis]

The 2016 Cubs sticker must remain.

It might be awhile...

 

[PeterLynn]

When finished at the JoJo, one must pay respects to JH. Is that sign "permanent" and are those lights on it?

 

[cec1]

When finished at the JoJo, one must pay respects to JH. Is that sign "permanent" and are those lights on it?

I think the anniversary of JH’s death was this week, so I suspect that the signage is commemorating the occasion. Typically, many people come to SBH in a pilgrimage to the gravesite at the anniversary. The signage is likely from an ardent fan . . . and temporary.

 

[cec1]

View attachment 69784View attachment 69785View attachment 69786View attachment 69787View attachment 69791View attachment 69792View attachment 69794View attachment 69795View attachment 69796View attachment 69797Finding my groove, finally. Andra found it getting off the plane…. I’m a later boomer. Need another 10 days but need retirement which is 5 years away for that. Up with the chickens, literally. Pastry at 6AM & coffee, sit outside at Colombe watching the day start for the hard working men & women. I give them credit for sweating & keeping everything running. “Electric sunrise “ this morning, like a light show from God. Morning dip in the pool before heading toward Lorient to Monoprix. Haven’t been in there yet, very nice. Made a quick visit to pay respect to Johnny. Off to Gustavia & yes I find parking along the harbor! Grab some cigars at my usual spot across from Select… then of course a cold one to wash back the trail dust. Andra looking in some shops & we pick up a few gifts for home…. thinking of the less fortunate . Lot of people off the cruise ship, nice talking with them. Back to home base for a dip. Reservation at Eddy’s tonight. We we’re welcomed with a friendly stray… very sweet that purrrrs in French, seriously.
We have met up with a couple from NYCity who we see every year, Mark & Eva. They been coming here for maybe 40 years & they are tight with many locals. Lot of great stories. Eddy’s was half full a 8:00, surprisingly…. usually we are first ones. Andra had the Mahi & I the Curry Goat. After dinner we had the chocolate spring rolls, OMG! Wonderful way to end the day… but of course a night cap at Select. I keep saying we’ll find another place to clean the palate, but it really is a place with this great vibe & my Chicago Cubs sticker is still there since 2016!! not changing a thing except maybe upgrade that sticker next visit. Great night sleep & have a very steady rain around maybe 1AM , Chris the man overseeing the place said 10 cm rain. Couple day till back to our regular grind, enjoying every minute!

Andra& Tim

PS, I didn’t do any pool cleaning today

You’ve found the groove! Congratulations! I also used to see Mark & Eva annually, but haven’t crossed paths in recent years — always a nice couple.

 

[Koops]

When finished at the JoJo, one must pay respects to JH. Is that sign "permanent" and are those lights on it?

Yes, lots of lights attached. It’s seems as the flowers & lettering change yearly. Some florist has nice job security here