We learned that there was a farmers market at Mambo Beach so we made plans to meet Tom and Bianca there. We were not sure what to expect from the Mambo Beach for their farmer’s market but it gave us an opportunity to hang out with our new friends.  Matt and I walked to Mambo Beach which is about 2.6 miles each way and met Tom and Bianca right on time.

But, being “island time” the vendors were still setting up so we decided to get some coffee.  We sat down at a local cafe only for me to turn around and see a giant Starbucks – what the devil? I had not had Starbucks since I traveled here (6 months ago) but decided to wait to get a green tea frappuccino until I traveled back to the States.  What will power, right?  As it turned out, the farmer’s market was really more of a sell your wares and nick knacks to tourists as opposed to the markets we are used to in the States with fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, honey, etc…but it was fun to peruse the goods.  I am thinking that everyone goes to the floating fresh fruit and veggie market in town and do not need true farmer’s markets – maybe?

Farmer’s Market at Mambo Beach

On the way back to Fisherman’s Harbor, Tom swung by a restaurant called Equus which he said is a “must try place to eat” but it is only open on Friday nights.  They serve beef, chicken, shrimp, and veggie skewers.  We made a mental note to return!

Tom and Bianca invited us back to their house for another pizza party-YEAH!.  This time they invited our new boat friends from Bella (Ulreka and Matias who are from Germany) and James on Moonrise who is from England.  They also invited some of their land lubbing friends, a couple from Germany, Ingmor, Sebastian, and Susanna (I am sure I butchered the spelling of their names, but I mean well).  It was so fascinating to be on a Netherland Antilles Island, eating home made pizza, with a group speaking German, a group speaking Dutch, and a group speaking English.  What group we were in 🙂  This is a normal occurrence on the island where you have multiple languages being spoken at a gathering, but for us Americans it is so unusual and yet so inspiring.  Everyone took a turn at making a pizza under the watchful guidance of our hosts.

Bianca and I

The following Friday we called up Steve (from Kiolla III) and asked if he was up for trying a new eatery out-Equus!  Tom and Bianca had family in town and could not join us but they told us we should get there as close to opening as possible as gets very crowded. We hopped on to the 6A Carracasbaai bus which dropped us off conveniently at the corner of the restaurant’s street.  They opened at 5p and we were a little early, so we waited until the gates swung open and let us in.  This place is located in the heart of a neighborhood and does not look like a restaurant from the street – you have to know what you are looking for to come here.  Typically, the tables and chairs are stored so when you look through the gate any other day it looks like a regular driveway.

Equus from the street all ready for diners.

We were not familiar with the ordering process so we bellied up to the bar, ordered some drinks and found a table.  We noticed that the fire pit was being primed and people all headed to the bar first .  The tables were filling up fast around us.  We asked how to order food since nobody came around.  Evidently, you order at the bar.  Shoot.  We were told to order quickly or we would be forced to wait for the next round.  Luckily the boys were able to place our order just in the nick of time and we ate with the first round.

After cooking, they hang skewers above the fire then just before serving.

Equus grilled skewers before serving.

Our skewers hanging above our table

Once your order is ready they come and hang them from hooks above your table.

Skewers hanging at our table.

Yummy drink of the night: Bermuda

Our little table under a cabana.

This was an absolutely amazingly tasty meal!  We ordered one of each: beef, chicken, and veggie and they were masha dushi (very scrumptious)!  Of course, we managed to drink more than the cost of the food, but it was worth it!

Perfect sunset to complete the day

Love it when Food is Your Focus

• Pizza with friends
• Equus skewers