PeterLynn
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Tuesday was a mostly villa day. Morning run to the March turned into a tour of the east side of the island. Drove to the end of the Flamands road and checked out the lower trail to Columbier. Have yet to do the hike and considered it, but alas don't have proper shoes. L'annee prochaine, peut-etre. Driving up from Flamands, decided to turn right and head up the point overlooking Columbier. Definitely not trying the high trail. After taking in the views, contemplated the "death road" again (quite the thrill last year), but swung down into Corossol instead. Over the hill into Public, up around the Tourmente and then pulled into the Marche parking lot. A quick stroll along St Jean to check out Lil Rock, as it was totally forgotten the other day. Looks interesting. Jack-hammering at Eden Rock caught our attention, so decided to see how it is progressing. So much work going on across the entire complex. Can't imagine it being completely ready in six months, nor imagine anyone wanting to "relax" on the loungers set up on the narrow strip of sand. Back at the villa, the femme de menage has come and gone, so rather than setting up nearby on the beach, we spread out poolside.
Dinner at Orega tonight, and with the sunset looks promising, we get ready to head up to the lighthouse. About six, the skies open up and it's one of those 10 minute downpours. Not enough to fill the cistern, but enough to put the Jimny into FWD. A bit early for our reservation, so we decide to climb up the hill for cocktails at Bonito. Wife isn't much of a seafood eater, so we've never been, but such a beautiful restaurant. Enjoyed a tropical concoction and a ti punch as evening settled in over the harbor below. Contemplated another round, but decided against it and strolled down the hill and around the corner. Were met by Greg and Tuti with warms hugs and bissous. They are such amazing hosts. They started us off with a small sample of tuna topped with fois gras and a teriyaki reduction. yum. Next an amouse bouche vegetable soup dumpling (liquid inside, so to be eaten in a single bite). Our entrée is wagyu dumplings and St Jacques carpaccio with shiso sorbet. For our plat, my wife had duck two ways - confit and breast - and I the Chilean Sea Bass. Desert is a "free fall berry" creation and the Yuzu Tarte. Truly amazing creations and the most creative presentations. Friday is their last night, Tuti and Clement and getting married next week, so we have been invited back for a cocktail or two. Love, love Orega.
Some photos:
Tuesday was a mostly villa day. Morning run to the March turned into a tour of the east side of the island. Drove to the end of the Flamands road and checked out the lower trail to Columbier. Have yet to do the hike and considered it, but alas don't have proper shoes. L'annee prochaine, peut-etre. Driving up from Flamands, decided to turn right and head up the point overlooking Columbier. Definitely not trying the high trail. After taking in the views, contemplated the "death road" again (quite the thrill last year), but swung down into Corossol instead. Over the hill into Public, up around the Tourmente and then pulled into the Marche parking lot. A quick stroll along St Jean to check out Lil Rock, as it was totally forgotten the other day. Looks interesting. Jack-hammering at Eden Rock caught our attention, so decided to see how it is progressing. So much work going on across the entire complex. Can't imagine it being completely ready in six months, nor imagine anyone wanting to "relax" on the loungers set up on the narrow strip of sand. Back at the villa, the femme de menage has come and gone, so rather than setting up nearby on the beach, we spread out poolside.
Dinner at Orega tonight, and with the sunset looks promising, we get ready to head up to the lighthouse. About six, the skies open up and it's one of those 10 minute downpours. Not enough to fill the cistern, but enough to put the Jimny into FWD. A bit early for our reservation, so we decide to climb up the hill for cocktails at Bonito. Wife isn't much of a seafood eater, so we've never been, but such a beautiful restaurant. Enjoyed a tropical concoction and a ti punch as evening settled in over the harbor below. Contemplated another round, but decided against it and strolled down the hill and around the corner. Were met by Greg and Tuti with warms hugs and bissous. They are such amazing hosts. They started us off with a small sample of tuna topped with fois gras and a teriyaki reduction. yum. Next an amouse bouche vegetable soup dumpling (liquid inside, so to be eaten in a single bite). Our entrée is wagyu dumplings and St Jacques carpaccio with shiso sorbet. For our plat, my wife had duck two ways - confit and breast - and I the Chilean Sea Bass. Desert is a "free fall berry" creation and the Yuzu Tarte. Truly amazing creations and the most creative presentations. Friday is their last night, Tuti and Clement and getting married next week, so we have been invited back for a cocktail or two. Love, love Orega.
Some photos: