The weather is perfect: sunny warm days, cooler evenings, light rain at night, bright blue skies and fluffy clouds. 
Cruise ships are here daily and seem to come two at a time. I have heard that there are no hotel rooms or condos available. Rental cars are hard to reserve. Tour buses are everywhere. Tourists fill the streets... wandering around looking like lost lambs.
We couldn't find a parking place at the grocery store. Everyone on the island was in that building. They were lined up to get apple beignets. This must be a Dutch New Years tradition. They were for sale everywhere.
The roads are full with golf carts, scooters, cars, trucks, and bicycles. The traffic circles are grid locked because the tourists don't know how to drive in them. Plus everyone was out shopping today. The liquor store was packed with people buying Champagne, Prosecco and other liquor and beer. They even ran out of ice!
We are, on the other hand, happy to be at our resort-like house free from the chaos. It is New Year's Eve. We will have BLT's and Prosecco, take a nap and go downtown to see the fireworks. The expats told us that the fireworks on the island put our 4th of July fireworks to shame. We will see.
Happy New Year!
So are the fireworks bigger and better then the USA?
ReplyDeleteLooks like life is marvelous for you both there. If I could stand the heat and sun it'd be perfect:-)
ReplyDeleteWas the picture of your legs taken in your yard? That's an amazing view if it is that's totally awesome!!