31 March, 2009

Help me identify this flowering plant

Spotted this plant along the path to Grande Saline Beach

SBH - Runway 2-8


SBH - Runway 2-8
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler
Swim, Sand or Runway - your choice. :)

I've really gotten use to flying on small planes. In fact - I think it's almost a pre-requiste for vacation now. Granted - I still want to do it on a cloudless, sunny day.

Landing in St Barts was awesome. Slightly disappointed that we didn't do it in the opposite direction though (normal) Winds were not favorable.

This approach is fantastic though. (as you can see)

29 March, 2009

Into the light


Into the light
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler
We didn't have any "perfect" sunsets - but this one was close. I've made a few alterations on this photo but I like the effect.

23 March, 2009

Watching the Landings @ SXM

The only reason we went to Sint Maarten ... to watch the big birds land. This was so cool.

22 March, 2009

Landing in St Barths

It was way too windy to land from the opposite direction - which was a bit of a disspointment - but this view was spectacular.

20 March, 2009

Colors of Gustavia


Colors of Gustavia
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler
Do Brazil - Beach Bar and Restaurant in the background located directly on Shell Beach in Gustavia.

Great food and beautiful view (both the people and the sea)

18 March, 2009

The shadow of Saba


The shadow of Saba
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler
I think I need to add Saba to the list of must see places. We tend to like beach vacations - something Saba doesn't have - but it just looks like an interesting place.

http://www.sabatourism.com/

Watching a plane land at the Sunset Grille at Mahalo Beach - Sint Maarten

In my opinion it's the only reason to go to Sint Maarten.

17 March, 2009

An arid tropical paradise

What do you think of when someone says caribbean island? Beaches, lush mountains, rainforests? How about sand, cactus and succulents? I was surprised so see how arid St Barts was. I'm not complaining. Weather was great, beaches were wonderful, people were friendly..... I just wasn't expecting it to be so dry.

16 March, 2009

St Barthelemy Landing

We landed from the bay side and it was an awesome approach. Note the guy standing on the beach no more than 25 feet from the runway.

Enjoying an evening stroll

I love the lighting in this one. We went window shopping after all the stores were closed for the day. That's one way to ensure you don't spend too much!

Gustavia at night


Gustavia at night
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler
The streets were quiet and the curtains were drawn. We went for a midnight stroll with the camera.

15 March, 2009

Shell Beach - Saint Barths

Probably one of the coolest beaches. I've never seen so many shells in all my life. Great place for lunch and also for sunsets.