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Up at 1000 - breakfast with Jim again. Drove car over to swim at Dawn Beach. Back to Marigot for more shopping. Bought Nicky a special swim towel. Dropped Jim off at Admin and took car on circuit of the island. Had lunch at Burger King. Turned in car around 1400. Walked back to Admin and enjoyed the beach at the hotel. Watched movies later and then realized we needed to get back to the Ship ASAP - grabbed my stuff and headed back with Al and Paul (2100). Played Nintendo late with Matt and then watched "Shawshank Redemption" (good!). Bed around 0200 again...

St. Maarten

Slept until 0945. Free breakfast at "The Boathouse." Split the cost of a rental car with Jim - took it on a tour of the place. This island is split by French and Dutch control. When we got off the Ship yesterday, we were on the Dutch side. It was very clear that people there were poor. However, we went over to the French side and things were very affluent there! Discovered the little town of Marigot - lots of shopping. Went back to Ship for a little bit - to change and check on my job. Went to swim (at Galion Beach) around 1600. Dinner in Marigot and then back to Admin (2200) for the rest of the night. Bed at 0100 (Admin again).

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Up at 0600 - thought we had some training (cancelled). Later got a tour of the St. Maarten harbor - then took a nap from 0900 to 1300. Went into town when boats were running with Gerald, Matt, Jim, Rob, Mike and Jonesy. Took a taxi to the "Admin" (at the Royal Palm hotel on Simpson Bay). Had a good time with everyone - watched movies, etc. Went with Gerald (in a car we borrowed) around the edge of Simpson Bay. [Visited Maho Beach, where low flying aircraft interrupt the peaceful seaside...] Ate dinner at a Belgian Beer House - so many types to choose from! Back at Admin late - actually got a bed, though. Finally asleep at 0200.

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