Laverne,

I was on St. Maarten 30 years ago and picked up lots of good micros (and
macros as well). I mostly shelled right in front of our hotel that was on
the west side of the island. I have no idea what things are like these days.

I was also on Anguilla right next to St. Maarten in 1969 when it was
virtually unheard of (except as The Mouse That Roared in the news
headlines). That was a splendid place, but I've heard about the
superexpensive hotels that've gone up there since. I received two Cymatium
femorale as presents from people at Anguilla.

Good luck,
David
Durham, NC


on 11/20/00 10:29 AM, LaVerne Lambert at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Good afternoon!!
> Our family is planning on taking the Norway to Philipsburg, St. Maarten,
> St. Thomas, and Great Stirrup Cay.  Has anyone been on a cruise to these
> islands that can help me either collect shells or buy them?  I know that
> cruise ships do not stay in port very long, but it would be fun to get
> something, if possible!!
> Thanks for any help!
> LaVerne
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