Sunday the 15th
of April 2012-04-15
A couple of day’s voyage
has brought us to St Maarten and to the port of Phillipsburg. Again it is quite
hot but there is a high wind which is believed to be part of the bad weather
that USA is experiencing at the moment; however it has not spoiled in any way
the enjoyment of the stay here. It’s a big Cruise terminal and there are 2
other ships in, one from Holland America line and one of the Costas.
This morning we were on a
trip by bus around the Island which is in 2 separate parts. One side is part of
Holland and the other is under French jurisdiction. As you pass over the border
it is quite obvious the difference there is between the two communities both in
the people and the environment. If one is truthful the French side does appear
to be much better cared for. People making phone calls from one side to the
other have to pay international tariffs!!!
We were here before about
9 years ago and Phillipsburg has changed so much. Whereas it used to be a walk
to anywhere of considerable bumps and unkempt pavements and a town centre much
the same, today there is a new development that takes in the town but has
brought a whole new life to the sea front with a promenade, restaurants and
cafes that look out over a wonderful beach overlooking the Cruise terminal. It
is now a comfortable walk and very disability friendly.
Today has been great day,
very enjoyable, manageable heat and colourful because of the environment and
the friendly people.
Fd
more pictures to follow
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