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Went to Marigot and climbed to Fort Louis. What a hike! But what a view! Back down and into town for refreshment and bathroom stop. Origina & water at Rosemary's on the waterfront, then through the corridor to the marketplace to restock our "magic spice". On to Sarafina for coffee & pastry but the line was out to the street so we moved along to La Sucriere. Another pastry place has opened before Sarafina's. It looked nice but we didn't stop.

Stopped in P'Burg at the Belgum Chocolate Box for key lime & orange mousse chocolates. Again fund a line out the door. Too many people from cruise ship and everyone in the party had to be inside this tiny shop instead of sending in one person to purchase. Finally made it inside and found no one seemed to know what they wanted. I can understand this since there are so many choices. Each time the counter lady asked are you ready there came an 'ummmm' so I spoke up giving my order. I left with my stash and all inside were still there trying to decide.

Back at the condo, we decided on cheese, baguette, wine. Biggest decision was should I open the champagne now or wait until Friday. We'd planned to go to Orient Village to eat but, after the manager's cocktail party, and loads of coconut shrimp, hubby didn't feel like driving so we went down to the cafe at Belair for snapper. Delicious! Made a note to eat there more often.

Now we must decide how we'll spend Friday, our last full day on the island.

Sounds like a great day! I've always wanted to climb to Fort Louis, but have heard there have been muggings there. Did you go with anyone else?

Second question: what is Origina?

I have been enjoying all your reports thank you for taking the time. Where is the chocolate store? I don't think I have ever seen it.

We did the bbq at belair last year. Pretty good. They had a corn on the cob that was cooked in coconut milk and cinamon that was delicious. Make it at home all the time now

The chocolate store is on Old Street where the old car is parked.

which spice is the "magic spice"? I purchased curry when I was there last fall which I put on a white fish and saute. Yum! I thought the market was only on Wednesdays?

The main market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays but you will usually find some vendors there almost every day except Sunday. And who knows - the way the world is changing perhaps even then tho' I doubt it.

And if you make it to Old Street in P'berg for those chocolates, you're gonna' think you died and went to chocolate heaven! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

In addition to the Monday night BBQ, Belair (the restaurant is called Gingerbread Cafe) serves a good grouper and rack of lamb.

Hubby and I went in the morning. There was a couple from France with children. Later others arrived. Something was going on at the building just before the stairs to the fort. Parking lot was crowded.

2nd qstn: It was Orangina, a carbonated orange juice.