I love these kind of stories, Beachnut. Takes me back a few years ago when I was 'strolling' north on Orient Beach to rejoin my wife who laying out on the other side of Pedro's. I was getting in one last 'au natural' walk when I see this young mother and two small children emerging from the sea where she had obviously been giving them swimming lessons. It was clear that our paths were about to cross, so for a brief moment I thought about taking a hard right and going into the water to avoid them. But, things happened so fast the next thing I knew she was right in front of me with her two little ones, smiled, and the three of them headed for their chairs. None of them had swimsuits on. At that moment I realized (again) that this was the thing that truly makes St. Martin unique. Regardless of what your standards are, how young or old you are, whatever approach you choose on places like Orient Beach and Happy Bay Beach are up to you and are generally accepted. Thanks for sharing your story!