Sunday, March 18, 2012

St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies - Water Taxi Across the Bay

Good morning,

Today's images were taken from the water taxi while we were crossing the bay in St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies.
After boarding the water taxi near our ship, the first stop was at a part of the marina where fishing boats are docked.
 We stayed aboard the taxi to go "downtown."
 The white sands beach was crowded with sun worshipers.
 If you would like to stay in St. Maarten, there are plenty of hotels with magnificent views of the ocean.
 We pulled around to the main dock.
 This lovely church was here long before the hotels.  We walked over and took pictures of the church that I'll share in a later post.
And, finally, a view down the beach.  Gorgeous!

There is more to come of St. Maarten!

All the best,
Lois
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14 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlMarch 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful colours and the sunshine makes me feel warm and happy.

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  2. MontanagirlMarch 18, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Gorgeous is right! Looks just right for a swim.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Such a colorful but crowded beach. Not sure If I'd like that! I like having my space. The area is pretty tho' with the colorful buildings and low hills....debbie

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  4. TexWisGirlMarch 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    love the blue waters. the crowds? not so much.

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  5. grammie gMarch 18, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Lois...just delightful looking place ..makes me want to just float away in my mind to there!
    Grace

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  6. ~*~ saskia ~*~March 18, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Hi dear Lori, sweet sweet Sunday wishes to you. I was in Port Canaveral Florida, four weeks ago!!! We just had a look at this grand cruise ship...
    Have a most wonderful time xoxoxoxo

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  7. VPMarch 18, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Gorgeous and exotic places...

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪March 18, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    That looks like a great place to spend a week or two, unless you were on a cruise ship.

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  9. Bob BushellMarch 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Gives us the "welcome to Dutch West Indies". Lovely pictures.

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  10. Hootin AnniMarch 18, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    If I were there right now, I would think I've died and gone to heaven.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Such extraordinary pictures, Lois. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. RoseMarch 18, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I really like the atmosphere in those top shots...

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  13. Melbourne Australia PhotosMarch 19, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Gorgeous shots, Lois. The colour fo that water is amazing.
    Looks as though you are having great fun!

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  14. TammyMarch 19, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    The water is so beautiful! I'm ready for a vacation!!

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