The first one is almost the same than Barbara' favorite ones, but looking at it closer it may be a little bit older in time. It's Cole Bay and Simpson Bay, with the lagoon and the Low Lands in the background, back in the early 60's or 5o's...
"Admire" the damage men can do to natural beauty and environment when you compare with an actual view of the same area. And that's what "we", pompously, define as "progress"... well according to what I see, "progress" sucks!
The second picture here below is Oyster Pond and Dawn Beach, back in the early 70's or maybe late 60's. I said early 70's because as you can see, Captain Oliver's was nonexistent, and it was started in 1978. The building located where is now Oyster Bay Beach Resort, was a private house, which was bought later on by Mr Frankel owner of La Samana on Baie Longue.Wasn't that beautiful, to compare with what it is now? but hey, again that's "progress", isn't it?
Another proof of "progress" is this picture of Cupecoy with only the Cupecoy Beach Club in the background, before Mr Speranza built the Ocean Club, and obviously before Mr Verdier built the Saphire Club. Of course nowadays you can add the Rainbow Beach Club to the list, built by the Eratos.
Ahhhh "Club", "Club", "Club"... So many clubs to choose now!
Well you know what? Beside "progress", I believe there is something else who "sucks"...: "Clubs"!...
The last picture is one of Philipsburg, way back in time. By looking at it, you can understand why we call it the "pondfill" now... Back in the time the pond WASN'T filled... You can see the Prince Bernardt Bridge, realise that today, when you pass the bridge, you go straight ahead alongside the salt pond.
I hope you enjoyed them and again FEEL FREE TO VISIT US ON GOBEACH.COM FORUM
3 comments:
Wow, these are pretty amazing. Thanks for posting them!
Nice pictures as always, thanks Philippe!
Those pics are pretty amazing. I guess "progress" is all relative. In many cases, the progress has provided Islanders with a source of income, but at what cost ultimately? I'm afraid that with the reduced airline capacity, the increasing crime and the fast-paced building, there's going to be a lot of empty rentals on St. Martin/Sint Maarten. The effects of the bad real estate market in the US will echo worldwide, and it's only just beginning.
Phillipe, I hope your job is going well. I haven't seen you around the old blog in a long time.
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