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The train weaves in and out of villages and open areas.

So I apologize about the delay in getting back to this, last week was crazy busy at work. Then our home computer died, and trying to post photos without two monitors is almost impossible.

St. Maarten in the distance. Love this one!

They had a gentleman onboard doing traditional dances from St. Kitts. I was amazed he was able to dance on a moving train and not land in anyone's lap!

We will be crossing that bridge!

Here is a good view of what the engine and cars look like.

The St. Kitts Railroad was originally used to transport sugar cane from all the plantations. The tall island in the far distance is Nevis. The sister Island to St. Kitts Southeastern Shore of St. Kitts

We choose to sit up top. Better views and the breeze will keep us cool. Waiting for others to load We grabbed the seats facing forward at the end of the car, behind the stairs. It was a wise choice! Ready to Rock and Roll! Get it? Rock and Roll? The car rocks as it travels down the tracks and the car rolls on the rails! Off we go!

I was on the back of the cart. Much cooler trip to the shore excursion meeting spot this time around. What? Another train excursion? Wow! Time to head out! Turning into the train station Time to board the train!

So we went into town, looked through some shops, got really hot, quickly got a souvenir then headed back to the ship. We did find out where our shore excursion was going to meet and decided that we were going to ride the cart when we came back. That way we were not overheated before starting the excursion. I changed shirts and drank almost a whole bottle of water prior to us heading back out.

Our excursion wasn't until noon or so. So we got off the boat to 1. get our port photo and 2. go get a souvenir. Heading down to get off the ship Heading into town

Pulling into Basseterre Morning Coffee! Time for Breakfast! Yogurt Parfait for Susan Fruit Salad and Cottage Cheese for me Ham & Cheese Omelet Scrambled eggs with Ham & Bacon

December 26th, 2023 Port Day Location: Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis

JC and GM Brian led the crew with Caroling in the Atrium. After the caroling, we caught up with JC. We last sailed with him in 2018 in Alaska. the night crew at the Atrium bar! One of the awesome photographers We had a wonderful Christmas, but we were tired. We decided to head to bed and to get ready for our action packed day in St. Kitts tomorrow.

Christmas Photos Photo with our friend Christine! Christmas Menu Shrimp Caesar Red Beet Salad Beef Wellington Sautéed Gnocchi Roasted Turkey Christmas Log

Since it was warm, we headed to the pool! I caught a great sunset from the pool deck!

We made it back to the Port area. Due to it being Christmas Day, the Port area shops were only 50% open. It was getting warm, so we headed back to the ship.

We had a blast... Get it! at Maho Beach! Waiting for the bus On our way back

This was my favorite plane of the day! A Delta 757 is on final approach from Atlanta!

Susan got this one!

After the flyover, we made our way up to the bar and found a table in the shade to watch Airplanes! Susan took this one as you can see I am filming this United flight coming in. At 12:25 local time on 12/25 it was 28 degrees at home, meanwhile it was 80 in St. Maarten! Merry Christmas to us! We got Nachos and pizza! Plus we got wearable drinks! I will get that next time we are there!

Here is my Instagram Reel from the Beach! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1yJhjPLLf9/?igsh=YnJzZDg3cHF0MjA=

We made it to Maho Beach and Sunset Beach Bar. Flight Times We headed down to the beach first to get the obligatory plane flying overhead selfie video! 1st inbound plane