It's All About the Couleur!

10/23/10   Baie de Grand Case

After a few days in the busy town of Marigot, Don and I decided to head around the corner to another beautiful anchorage, Grand Case. With a long white sand beach lined with shops and restaurants, this little one road town is considered the gastronomic center of St. Martin. Darn, more wine and cheese and bread?

While there were plenty of charter catamarans dotting the bay, the many colorful local fishing boats were what drew our eyes. It seemed every where you looked there was color, strong, vibrant, eye-catching.

A long one way street complete with bakery, ice cream, pizza, and of course French cuisine made a choice for dinner rather difficult.

On this day Don and I opted for the open-air BBQ with rice and beans, a spot frequented more by the locals rather than tourists and the aromas were so inviting and irresistible. With ribs, chicken and fish smoked to perfection, Daisy will be a happy dog!
2-3 Euros for a bottle of good French wine, $1.00 for a cold Presidente, you can't beat it!







Color blasts from every building, reminding me of French country linens that I so loved when I could find them back home.


 At night the tourists come out and the town comes alive with people strolling the street and perusing the outside menus posted for inspection and comparison.

Half the fun is walking along the street and trying to decide which cafe, bistro, or restaurant to choose from with a cold beer or frosty cocktail in your hand.


Here in St. Martin you can walk along the street with an open beer in your hand, this is a civilized country!

Every once in a while you will catch a glimpse of a secret terrace or garden spot, secluded and inviting.

This splash of blue tranquility was picture postcard perfect and I had to stop myself from opening the gate, having a seat, and ordering a massage!

With a definite European flavor and vibe, I sometimes forgot we were in the Caribbean .














Thanks to our friend Philippe on Le Chepa for recommending this can't be missed anchorage !

Grand Case  is a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite and we now need to go and do some serious calorie busting swimming,walking, something.

Off to the Dutch side for boat parts, paint, and .......cheese?