By Penny Doubet (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 12:41 pm: |
My husband and I are arriving on Dec 2 to celebrate his 50th birthday and our 5 year wedding anniversary. It's our first time to Bonaire and we are VERY EXCITED!!!
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By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #209) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 1:36 pm: |
Have dinner at Richard's, and reserve the table on the dock. Let them know about the birthday.
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By The Ginocchio's @ Golden Reef Inn (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #923) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 1:57 pm: |
Actually we don't have many sandy beaches, but I found a place for a PERFECT stroll, especially romantic. Just south of Flamingo Beach is the area where the kite surfers "do there thing". The area is quiet and desolate at night, usually. The area is nice, sandy and long enough for a stroll. Congrats and enjoy! Another suggestion for a nice dinner, Den Laman. We've eaten there and they have cozy 2 person tables on the water that would be perfect!
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1294) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 3:03 pm: |
I had my 50th Birthday in Bonaire at the end of September this year, it was a blast and thank you to my friends who made it such fun especially "Tiffany".
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3511) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 3:13 pm: |
Welcome to Bonaire Talk, Penny! You will not be disappointed in Bonaire.
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By mary pequinot (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #557) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 3:58 pm: |
On clear nights, it is beautiful to go south of Pink Beach by the slave huts and view the stars. Especially pretty when the moon is out.
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By Penny Doubet (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 4:53 pm: |
You guys rock! Thanks for all the advice! We'll try to do it all!!!
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By pat murphy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #420) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 7:35 pm: |
mary is right, viewing the stars from pink beach and south is great. but i like it when there is no moon so you can see a few zillion more stars.
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By pat murphy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #421) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 7:37 pm: |
you're arriving on dec. 2? on dec. 3 you'll probably spend some time making reservations for your next trip.
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By Penny Doubet (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 8:49 pm: |
So, how do I go about approaching Floris the owner of Rum Runners or reserve the table on the dock at Richards? Is it really that friendly of a place? The more I read, the more excited I get. We're down to about 36 hours before we are on the plane!!!
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By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #210) on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 9:21 pm: |
After you have arrived and are settled in, go to the restaurant you want and ask for a reservation. Tell them about your special occasion. If what you want is reserved, they will go out of their way to accommodate you. Bonaire is a very special place in many ways; fine dining among them.
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1295) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 2:51 am: |
Penny
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3519) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 11:05 am: |
Penny, we just went to Richards for dinner one night, and then reserved the table that night for the following Sat. It was no problem at all ! You can always just stop by too and check it out (don't have to have dinner) and make the reservation.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #444) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 11:34 am: |
Warning--here, birthdays are different (Hobbit-like)--if it's your birthday, you're expected to treat every local person at the bar with you to a drink (so don't loudly announce this at a local bar, unless you're prepared)! I learned this the hard way--my first year here, when it was my husband's b-day, I had them wish him a 'happy birthday' on the radio....he wanted to kill me! Everywhere we were that day (back when we owned Cozzoli's), people asked for drinks to help us celebrate. Also, it's traditional for people to congratulate your spouse too, with a "Pa Bien" in honor of your birthday.
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By Cyn Loo Hoo (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #15460) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 11:47 am: |
Hmmm...how did Kelly and Yana get away with us buying our OWN drinks at her birthday party? LOL!
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By pat murphy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #425) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 11:48 am: |
hey cynde, you're right...i think they both owe us drinks...and a lot of them.
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3522) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 12:17 pm: |
Uh-oh.... thanks Ruth !!!
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By Tom (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2886) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 12:50 pm: |
Ruth, thanks for that bit of information. Seriously!
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By Cyn Loo Hoo (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #15467) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 1:59 pm: |
Pat, I agree, they both owe us a few! LOL!
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By Tom (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2887) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 2:01 pm: |
Erase that note "buddy"!
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By Cyn Loo Hoo (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #15468) on Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 2:08 pm: |
Tom...tee hee...
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