A big surprise!

It was Saturday, July 31, 2010

We had hardly returned from our USA-trip, when our son had to leave for Europe again. One of the traditions on this island, is to make a farewell tour by boat. So my husband had been inquiring (he said...) for possibilities, but due to the low season there were no boats sailing on the usual Friday (he said..). But since he did not want to disappoint us, he had been able to make special arrangements on Saturday, so off we went that day, very, very early in the morning.

When we arrived at catamaran Celine, only the crew was present...

"Are there more people coming to sail with us today?", I remember asking. Yes there might come a few more, DH answered (he said rather absentmindedly...) and all of a sudden they appeared from behind a wall!

the friends that joined us that day for my early surprise BD-sailing party!

After everybody was aboard, we started from the Lagoon with delicious coffee and pastries. Due to the early hour, the coffee was more than welcome ...

a few of our lady guests

the catamaran Celine took us to

this bounty island Tintamarre, that is located some miles out of the east coast of St. Maarten
where we took a swim and a walk, had lunch and a lovely time together

If you click the picture you can see the isle of Anguilla in the distance

and when the sun was getting too hot, we sailed to Creole Rock, which is a gorgeous place to snorkel.

the skipper had to be back at the Lagoon bridge in time for its final opening of the day.

Here is the Sandy Ground bridge, just before we entered the lagoon coming from the sea

We finished this splendid day of sea, sun and sand and laughter (plus delicious food and drinks) enjoying a gorgeous sunset.

Today is the real day that I joined the 6X club.

A huge thank you to my husband and friends who made this advanced BD-party a very special one!