Photo reportage Nov 2017
Sint Maarten/ Saint Martin after devastating Irma hurricane.
When looking for the tickets to get to St. Maarten we realised that there was only American that is currently has flights from Miami. On arriving to SXM we noticed that the beautiful airport is closed and all the regular airport services are operating from the tents and the baggage area. After quick immigration procedures we were met by the Thrifty Car rental agent who was waiting for us outside. What a personal attention! After few minutes we were inside clean Hyunday I-10 on the road, and ready for adventures… We drove to Marigot first. Everywhere we could see people working on restoring the buildings and cleaning up.
The West Indies Mall in Marigot was opened and operating. Only a few shops were closed inside.
Marigot, Saint Martin two months after IRMA, November 2017
After hurricane Irma damages Oyster Pond area in Sint Maarten
In Oyster Pond Area we saw lots of construction and many buildings that are still awaiting for restoration of damaged roofs… .
Oyster Pond on French side, Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
Orient Beach Village is still in poor condition, construction and clean up are underway…
Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
The front Street in most of the places is in under construction… however many shops are operating…
Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
and Boardwalk is cleaned up …
Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
It is rare opportunity to see Great Bay Beach with only few people… This beautiful Beach is waiting for tourists…
The Holland House Hotel is operating . Bars and restaurant are working …
Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
We noticed well known for it’s hospitality Joshua Rose Guest House in Philipsburg is also operating…
Tourist’s favourite “Maho Beach” looks different now. The white sand was washed out. Lots of sand blew onto near road …
Maho Beach, Sint Maarten is two months after IRMA hurricane Nov 2017
However the “Sunset Beach bar” is operating for about two weeks. Life is coming back on Maho.
Hard to believe beautiful SXM Juliana Airport Building is still closed, and people go through all check in procedures in temporary tents…
Soon everything will be cleaned up, restored to even better condition, and tourists come back visiting their favourite places and attractions…
SXM is STRONG!