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Judith van de Pas van Oort

Maho beach It’s always about the planes. And the tourists. They come and go with our ‘gang’ of taxi drivers, who do an excellent job driving safely, taking care of them, informing them, and teach them a thing or two. Hooray to them.

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Margaret Brooks

Anse Marcel
Tranquility and seclusion define Anse Marcel.

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Judith van de Pas van Oort

Philipsburg Carnaval can be loud and a lot of sexy outfits. Look beyond, feel the drive. We looked at him as he did at us, I “caught’ us in his sunglasses. Without him knowing, he had us talking about Carnaval with many many others, thus finding out things we never knew.

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Judith van de Pas van Oort

Mullet Bay
Mullet bay, early evening, such a peaceful time, the last boat leaves the bay, the last tourists at the beach leave more than their footsteps. Our island children all do beach cleanups with their schools, Its time to educate the adults.

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Judith van de Pas van Oort

Sentry Hill Sentry Hill, what neighborhood is it exactly? It’s a beautiful hike up there, doable for most of us. I know, we are all busy, me included, but taking the time to literally look around makes you see why our island is so special. it clears your head and makes you appreciate (all) life …

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Melinda Chiu

Marigot
A dramatic contrast beside Marina Royale

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Margaret Brooks

Philipsburg The Courthouse in Philipsburg, which once also housed the Post Office, stands proudly at the head of Cyrus Wathey Square, with the pineapple – symbol of welcome – at its highest point.

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Margaret Brooks

Guana Bay
The beautiful, clear waters of Guana Bay (before the Sargasso seaweed came in) are inviting to swimmers, but deceptively dangerous. I was awestruck the first time I reached the top of Guana Bay Road and saw the view of the Atlantic Ocean. Th…

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Bird Watch SXM: The Deadliest Island?

The island is a paradise for us—and probably seems like one for many birds—but looks can be deceiving. Learn about ecological traps and lost terns in this week’s Bird Watch SXM.

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Ricardo Benjamin

Philipsburg Lescargot Restaurant front street philipsburg , their are very few buildings that reminds us of the hay day of philipsburg, one is clearly the post office / now court house and the other is depicted here “Lescargot” still as majestic after so many moons.

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