To celebrate getting through three years of med school Ryan and I took a trip to St. Martin during the last of week of July. Here were some of the highlights and lowlights of our fun vacation.
Highlights:
1. Spent days relaxing on their gorgeous beaches with absolutely no agenda.
2. Spent the day on a sailboat that took us around part of the island stopping along the way to snorkel, swim, and play at the beach.
3. Spent time in Phillipsburg and Marigot to shop at the markets and sightsee.
4. Had dessert at a classy French restaurant overlooking a harbor at dusk.
5. Went to a movie without having to worry about a babysitter.
6. Spent some much needed time together as well as with Devon. He was at a perfect age to take because he was sleeping through the night, wasn't moving around, very transportable, and such a happy baby.
7. No Marissa (Which would not have been possible without Grandma Earp who had to put up with Marissa for a whole week!)
Lowlights:
1. No Marissa - She would have LOVED to spend all day at the beach swimming and, more importantly, playing in the sand.
2. No money to do any 'real' shopping.
3. Water was expensive. We went to the French restaurant for dessert, thinking we could still do something fun without having to spend a bunch of money. The waiter came by to ask us if we wanted anything to drink. I typically get water at a restaurant in the states to save money so without thinking I said I would like some water. I realized my mistake when he then asked if we wanted 'sparkling' or 'flat' water. I pretended that that was what I was expecting to hear and politely requested 'flat' water. I thought that would have been better than saying 'just kidding, we're not really thirsty'. Our small, but tasty piece of 'melting chocolate cake' and our 'drink' was a whopping $24--but the view out into the harbor with the sailboats was really quite fun.
Having said all this, obviously we had a fabulous time and it was just what we needed to recharge ourselves for the upcoming fourth and final year of med school!
Devon - loving the beach time!
Orient Beach - look at the beautiful water!
Ryan and Devon Orient Beach
At Pelican resort hanging out at the beach
Devon "Mr. Cool"
Devon - chillin' in the water
The view from the resort pool.
Devon - deer caught in headlights.
The picture didn't turn out great, but this is the view from the French restaurant looking out into the harbor.
