anse marcel

 yesterday we spent the day at anse marcel.  this is a wonderful cove for the children to play safely at.  no big waves to toss them around, instead there are shallow waters and nice hard packed sand for running around on and building sand castles with.  this was our view from our chairs under the mangroves and umbrella.  it was a beautiful day.

 while ezra played with bianca on the beach and a little french boy who joined them,

 clare and i went with stella to have lunch at the restaurant at le domaine hotel.  

 the menu was full of interesting entrees requiring a full read.

 there was a fashion show going on and this model stopped for me to take her picture every time.

 it was a good time just sitting and talking with clare without feeling like i was putting ezra through 4 year old boredom torture.  fortunately, stella is quite entertained with the salt shaker and little bowl of parmesan cheese.  oh and she likes to eat too, unlike ezra.

 clare chose the fresh catch of the day - sea bass flown in from france.  a waitress carefully filleted it before setting half of the fish on each of our plates.  there were two sauces to choose from on the side, which were delicious, but the fish was so tasty it didn't even need them.  this was the best sea bass we've ever tasted!

 stella had this pretty little sorbet after a yummy helping of penne marinara.

 this is what our afternoon looked like.  perfect.

thank you clare for another amazing day at the beach.  it is so special having you and stella here!