day 6
Woke up to rain which proceeded throughout the day mostly on the very light side until about 4:30p when it came down hard on Simpson Bay but didn't last long.

We spent the day at Waikiki. We like it there, comfortable chairs, good beach service, variety of food choices, and nice bathroom facilities. They did a good job of raking up the seaweed before we arrived at about 9a. Went for a walk down to construction site and took some video. They have begun to paint some of the units. We watched the painter apply a light purple paint to I believe the 4th Unit. He was using a very small roller and some of the other workers were hammering away on other units. There was a lot of working going on.

Beach down at the end of Orient is very narrow to almost nothing between Kontiki's main bar area and Pedro's. Only one cruise ship in so the beaches were quiet.

We shared a tomato, basil and mozzerella pannini with fries. Total for the day without tip was $53. I had a strawberry margarita, diet coke and David had a beer. The total including the chairs/umbrella. Now for the bad news regarding the gratuity (for some). It was clearly printed on the receipt (not stamped) that a gratuity was not included and they recommendation for good service was 10% - 15%. It did not say service charge it was clear about it being a gratuity AND it was also printed in French. For us it's not a deal breaker as we had planned to leave a tip for our beach boy Mao who was terrific. We wound up leaving a little more that what we had intended. I know this is much frowned upon by some of the board and a deal breaker but we are ok with it.

Left the beach and went to SMYC for Happy Hour. As soon as we arrived it rained very hard but we were already inside. Ran into Kerry & Dave and hung out with them for a while. From all the rave reviews of the grouper fingers we ordered them ($10) and they were every bit as good as everyone raves about. Happy Hour Food choice is 3 appetizers for $25 which is a savings as most range from $10 and up. I don't know if it includes all appetizers? Drink wise, my bay breeze was not including in HH prices. The bartender explained it was well drinks with soda, tonic, etc, not juice.

While we were at SMYC the traffic heading down Cole Bay was bumper to bumper. Driving back to BSV the traffic was at a standstill all the way back to at least Boca Marina. The roundabout was awful. Cars three deep. From what we've seen in the last several days is there is always a significant bottle neck by the roundabout.

Too much, sun and partying made us change our evening plans and spent a quiet night at the villa.

We are truly blessed to be able to sit outdoors overlooking the ocean, drink a cup of coffee or any beverage, eat and do nothing but admire the ocean and feel the cool breeze in our hair.

Up early this morning and off to Zee Best but that is left for another day trip report. Have a great day TTOLers.

Last edited by fabila; 11/03/2015 11:27 AM.