St Martin/Sint Maarten is location in the northeast Caribbean sea east of Puerto Rico
The culture is a blend of African, French, British and Dutch. Languages spoken on this small island is English, French, Dutch and other languages commonly spoken include Spanish, Papimento and French Creoles.
What is the national dish for an island split between two nations? Callaloo Soup it's a thick green soup made with greens, pork cubes, hot pepper, okra, black pepper, thyme and chicken.
French St. Martin is know for is nude beaches, clothes and shopping including outdoor markets
Dutch Sint Maarten is know for is festive night life, beaches, jewelry & casinos
Fun Facts - stmaartenvisitor.com
1. Smallest island in the world divided between two countries French & Kingdom of the Netherlands - Princess Julicana
2. 37 is lucky number - 37 square miles of tropical paradise and 37 beaches
3. island with a famous airport - Princess Julianna Airport and Maho Beach - Sunbathers can experience jets flying a few hundred feet overhead.
Stories retold in this episode:
1. why Fowl catch Cockroach
2. Bro Pigeon and Mountain Dove race for the king's daughter
Join us next week as our stories come from Guadeloupe.
Gather your family and friends learn something new, reminisce about the old days and most of all Walk Good!
Be safe and well!
