Parties

The sunsets are a big deal on the island.  Many times you will see tourists gather at the main beaches for the event and some even clap when the sun goes down.  We have been known to take adult beverages to the beach and watch the sunset as well as the kite surfers at Atlantis beach. The sun sets are an event.

Lately, we have been invited to several events on the beach. Gatherings on the island are unique.  We usually gather at sunset for dinner and drinks. What we find interesting is that you provide your own drinks, plates and silverware, bring your own chairs and we often take our own insulated cups.  The host often provides the main dish and everyone brings side dishes. 

This weekend, our two young neighbors (they are still working) hosted a burger party.  They have been perfecting their burgers by testing different meat mixtures and cooking techniques.  They set up on the beach and cooked burgers for 30 + people. He is an ex-chef (now works in finance) and he made the best burgers ever! He even wrapped them in paper for easy eating. I think eating burgers on the beach is what makes them taste so good.

After sunset, we sat in groups around Tikki torches or mosquito burn pots and enjoyed the good company and fine weather. It just doesn't get any better than this.