Philipsburg Cruise Ships
I cancelled my planned business lunch in Philipsburg, even though I really enjoy the completely revitalized capital of Dutch St. Maarten. My reason to avoid town today is good news to most of the island's business people: today, 9 cruise ships visited with a total of 27,000 passengers roaming the streets. I realized, there would be no more room for me.

But I'm not complaining: tourism and cruise ship visits are St. Maarten's business and we, who live here, don't feel inconvenienced when it is getting a little hectic. Sometimes while driving behind a bus or taxi, crawling along to allow its passengers to enjoy the scenery, I have to remind myself that the happiness of visitors comes first and has priority over my schedule.

- posted by Jan @ 2:20 PM