St Barth 2008 – 9th day (part I), originally uploaded by didierbeck.

So today was *the* big day. As the weather was perfect, we have decided to go to the most beautiful beach of St Barth (in our personal opinion, there are definitely different views in this field): Colombier. Different reasons: a) beach and sand are absolutely fantastic b) you have to walk about 30′ to access the beach, wild nature & great views all along the way c) best snorkeling place of St Barth!

First time of “total” snorkeling (with tuba) for my son. Great moment, he was absolutely fascinated by the “world of silence” :)

I have tried the “landscape” mode of my mobile cam.

PS: got a foot sprain on the way back, and at the beginning. I have needed about 1h to walk back. I have lost some kg by jumping on the other foot, as I couldn’t walk normally ;) Gosh!

St Barth 2008 – 8th day, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

The weather was a bit more cloudy this morning, so we had first a walk at Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac and Grand Cul de Sac. Great beaches but more “wild”.

After that, we were at Corossol Beach, great small beach, excellent for snorkeling!

Dinner at “home”, based on Maya’s to Go cattering. And a BIG self-made planteur :)

St Barth 2008 – 7th day, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

Today first snorkeling and first time at Lorient Beach. HUGE beach actually.

This evening, great dinner at K’fé Massai, and specially a great “carpaccio de canards aux truffes”, umh :)

St Barth 2008 – 6th day, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

Absolutely fantastic day at the “King of the Beach”, i.e. Gouverneur! Tough day for the skin ;)

This evening, back to “Andy” for a great “pierrade”.

St Barth 2008 – 5th day (part II), originally uploaded by didierbeck.

This afternoon, we could attend to the unique St Barth carnaval!

St Bart 2008 – 5th day (part I), originally uploaded by didierbeck.

Ocean was much more calm today. So, Saint Jean beach (east) was a good choice! Absolutely fantastic colors :)

Lunch based on Maya’s to go stuff. Waow, still a good experience!

St Barth 2008 – 4th day, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

Today, Flamand beach! It was really great, though the waves were really too big for my son…

Also a first nap ;)

And this evening, a cool dinner at Maya’s. Super place, extra service, also with children. Specially like when waitress says “you are from the island!”. Yes, for sure, we are working on it ;)

St Barth 2008 – 3rd day, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

This morning, we were at the Saline beach. Quite windy, cool waves to play in with my son. Then, my first cheesburger at Le Petit Bouchon and the afternoon in the villa’s pool. First sunburns, but nothing dramatic ;-)
I will try not to forget my mobile at the beach tomorrow… for the picture!

St Barth 2008 – 2nd day, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

Already at the beach at 07:30 this morning (jet-lagged) – St Jean west. Half the day in the ocean with my son. Great dinner at Pipiri in Gustavia (yesterday we started at Andy) where my wife had to chose the lobster she wanted to eat!

Good shopping start too, with a visit to the Blanc Bleu, Pati de St Barth and metis boutiques…

Travel – third step, originally uploaded by didierbeck.

Hello from St Barth!! Trip was ok, on time, I have slept a lot. Wifi is also working in the villa :) Swimming-pool already tested. The villa is crazy. Again, this very special atmosphere. And 28°C!