We had a lovely broad reach sail to Sint Maarten.
The small island is cut into two nations. The story goes that some time ago a Frenchman and a Dutchman set off around the island heading in opposite direction. The Frenchman with wine and Dutchman with a bottle of Gin. When they met again, a line was drawn across the island, and this is how the border between French and Dutch Sint Maarten/Saint Martin was set.
This is a Superyacht haven, where they have a lot of work done on their boats. The facilities are fantastic, as are the chandleries and contractors.
These next photos are a small sample of the boats here. To get into the lagoon they close the road and open the bridge...
On arriving, we caught up again with Mark from Sealife. Also we met Belinda and Jean on Free Spirit.
Mark organised for us to go on a hike. It was "extreme hiking", however the views were well worth it.
It started pretty gently, with Jean and I "frolicking" in the long grass...
It then became steeper and steeper...
For Christmas Day I glazed a Ham and Roasted Chickens.
I also made this "Christmas Gingerbread House",
all was taken to a "pot-luck" lunch where we had a huge feast, lots of food wine and fun...
Very Merry Christmas Everyone...
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