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Trip Report so far
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09/07/2023 06:58 PM
09/07/2023 06:58 PM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 524 SW Florida
Jerry_R
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Sunday, Sept. 3 - Park, Sleep, Fly - Embassy Suites - MIA
Monday, Sept. 4 - AA to SXM Non Stop - Flight left an hour late due to a mechanical problem. Lesley was waiting with our car. Got in checked in @ LaPlage late as well. Thank goodness we had Jeannie deliver most of our supplies for the week. Had a cocktaill before unpacking. Decided we did not want to go anywhere for dinner. Ate at Tortuga on the premises. Pizza for me and Grilled Chicken Alfredo for Cindy. Leftovers for both of us. Strolled over to Casino Royale. Lots of changes. No more than 8 people there. High table minimums. Did not stay long.
Tuesday, Sept. 5 - Pool Day. Fat Tony's for steak.
Wednesday, Sept. 6 - Pool Day again. Not much motivation to leave this beautiful pool & small beach. Tried Sal Y Pepe for dinner. Closed. Tried all restaurants at Simpson Bay Resort. Closed (per the valet parking guy) except for the Bistro across from the new pay parking lot. La Patrona may have been open but could not find parking. Ended up in Cupecoy @ Rendezvous. Nice meal. Cindy had Gnocchi in Gorgonzola Sauce. I had Chicken Piccata. Big portions. Spent a little time at the Stars(?) casino. Having leftovers on Thursday.
Thursday, Sept. 6 - Shopping in Phillipsburg. Booze for me from Gulmohar's and a bracelet from Kay's for Cindy. Leftovers.
Not sure what tomorrow will bring. We gave up planning days long ago.
Last edited by Jerry_R; 09/07/2023 07:01 PM.
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Re: Trip Report so far
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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09/08/2023 09:08 AM
09/08/2023 09:08 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 83,552 Central Florida!
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I love the music there, as it seems there aren't that many places on SXM where they play steel drums, for some reason. Was it super crowded for steak night? The last time we went there, it was very crowded, to the point where it was really uncomfortable to me.
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Re: Trip Report so far
[Re: Jerry_R]
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09/08/2023 07:15 PM
09/08/2023 07:15 PM
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Hi Jerry.
We were on the same AA flight out of Miami. An hour and a half delay for a minor mechanical issue, and just waiting for paperwork, according to the pilot. This was a lesson not to fly to SXM on a U.S. holiday as supposedly they were short staffed.
By the time we got to the supermarket (Super U in Grand Case) it was around 4:00 and it was mobbed and not so well stocked. While I really like food shopping on the island, this was a time when Jeannie’s service would’ve come in handy.
Enjoy your trip!
Jo-
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
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Re: Trip Report so far
[Re: kim]
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09/12/2023 10:08 PM
09/12/2023 10:08 PM
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OOPS!!!! Can't figure out how to edit. Checked help & it appears I can't.
Dates are wrong. Should be Sept. not July.
Last edited by Jerry_R; 09/12/2023 10:12 PM.
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