Beach bars were common along the board walk in Philipsburg, and on the streets just behind it. As well as being colorful, this one obviously had a Canadian connection - advertising "Ice Cold Beer, eh!"
A walk along the main street behind the board walk took us into this part of Philipsburg where locals live and shop.
One of the reasons tourists visit - the beach. Chairs and umbrellas available - for a fee and a tip. If you did not want to pay, you might be able to find a spot to lay out your towel... This was where the wi-fi was as well, free in some spots or associated with different restaurants in others.
There was an organization which took people out on the 12 Meter race boats which were once used in America's Cup racing. Here is one of the Stars and Stripes (we saw two, plus a model) slicing through the water. They are still elegant and fast and a pleasure to watch sailing.
One of the locally built boats is perched on the beach in Grand Case, propped up and waiting to be put in the water.
Grand Case, on the French side, was a small town with a street lined with restaurants, galleries and shops and a beautiful little beach. We were lucky enough to share an excellent meal at one of the restaurants here with our daughter and her fiance.
Beach bars were common along the board walk in Philipsburg, and on the streets just behind it. As well as being colorful, this one obviously had a Canadian connection - advertising "Ice Cold Beer, eh!"
A walk along the main street behind the board walk took us into this part of Philipsburg where locals live and shop.
One of the reasons tourists visit - the beach. Chairs and umbrellas available - for a fee and a tip. If you did not want to pay, you might be able to find a spot to lay out your towel... This was where the wi-fi was as well, free in some spots or associated with different restaurants in others.
There was an organization which took people out on the 12 Meter race boats which were once used in America's Cup racing. Here is one of the Stars and Stripes (we saw two, plus a model) slicing through the water. They are still elegant and fast and a pleasure to watch sailing.
One of the locally built boats is perched on the beach in Grand Case, propped up and waiting to be put in the water.
Grand Case, on the French side, was a small town with a street lined with restaurants, galleries and shops and a beautiful little beach. We were lucky enough to share an excellent meal at one of the restaurants here with our daughter and her fiance.
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