We have spent the last week frantically looking at boats in Tortola and St Martin.
I have fallen in love with the Beneteau 50,5, but Gary is firmly on the 473. One of the boats I was trying to convince Gary on was unfortunately full of cockroaches!
We are now in St Martin, which we have decided is our favourite Island so far. The dutch side is very developed with a casino at every corner (as well as “adult entertainment”...). The French side is much more laid back, and full of patisseries instead. In St Martin, a 30 minute taxi ride costs $30 (and they don’t expect a tip), whereas in Tortola a 10 minute trip is $20. What we have saved in taxis we’ve spent on crossaints!
We took a walk from our hotel, Captain Oliver’s, over the hill to a little patisserie overlooking the Atlantic ocean. The patisserie was once part of a fancy resort, which is now abandoned. We bought some fancy French goodies and sat by the now empty pool and took in the view.
We are now on our way back to Tortola, where we will spend 10 days and make some decisions about boats.
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