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Back in port, we visited Village Cay Marina for a snack.

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Back in port, we visited the Harborview Cafe and sampled Wadadli, the local beer.

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One problem: Pacific Princess was docked across the bay from the main shopping area for for cruise passengers. Walking to this location would not have been a good idea. There was a water taxi that would have taken us across to the shopping and back, but Princess did not publicize that very well, so we never got there. Maybe the reason for this is that normally the larger Princess ships dock right at that shopping center??

We went into the small cruise shopping area next to the Pacific Princess and sampled Piton Beer, brewed in St Lucia. I also purchased the local hot sauce to bring home, on the excursion captain's recommendation.

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Celebrity Reflection was also in port that day. The view from the catamaran of the Pacific Princess next to the Reflection looked exactly like the Princess 'small ships cruising' logo!

Back in port, we sampled the local St Kitts beers, Stag and Stud.

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We drove from one end of the island to the other, saw many beautiful views from the side of the road. Visited the Grand Saline Beach and swam in the surf. Had a delicious lunch of paninis at JoJo's Burgers, a nice little place across the street from a cemetery.

All rental cars have to be returned to the airport at the center of the island. The gas tanks must be refilled (you won't use much - we spent $12) and the gas station is closed from 1pm to 3pm, so keep that in mind as you decide how long to keep the car. The agent drives you back to meet the tender in Gustavia.

St Bart's is beautiful, and not often a port on a cruise itinerary. I am thrilled to say I have visited, but not sure I will have the opportunity again. If I have the chance, I'm going back!