Who wrote the Green children?

First written down by Ralph of Coggeshall, a Cistercian Abbot at the end of the 12th century, the legend of The Green Children is here vividly retold by librettist Kevin Crossley Holland and composer Nicola LeFanu.

Where is Saint Martin’s land?

Saint Martin has a land area of 95.83 km2 (37.00 sq mi), 54.39 km2 (21.00 sq mi) which is under the sovereignty of the French Republic, and 41.44 km2 (16.00 sq mi) under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is the only land border shared by the French Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

What happened to the children of Woolpit?

The children gradually adapted to normal food and in time lost their green colour. The boy, who appeared to be the younger of the two, became sickly and died shortly after he and his sister were baptised.

What currency is used in St Maarten?

United States Dollar
Netherlands Antillean guilder
Sint Maarten/Currencies
The official local currency is the Antillean guilder (ANG) and has been fixed to the US Dollar at approximately 1.80 ANG to 1USD for over 35 years. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere on the island.

What language does Saint Martin speak?

Dutch
English
Sint Maarten/Official languages
With so many nationalities present, quite a few languages are spoken. An English-based creole is the main local vernacular. However, the official languages are French for Saint-Martin, with Dutch and English being official for Sint Maarten.

Can you use American money in St. Maarten?

The official currency of Sint Maarten (Dutch Side) is the Antillean Guilder or Florin (fls). Guilders are only accepted on the Dutch side while Euros are usually only used on the French side due to the steep exchange rate. US Dollars are used absolutely everywhere but much less on the French side.

Which island is half Dutch half French?

St. Martin
Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, St. Martin is half French, half Dutch. But this pocket island is more than that: a real cultural melting pot!

Is Saint Martin safe?

St. Maarten is generally considered a safe place to visit, but as with any tourist destination there are some general safety precautions you should take. St. Martin is one of the safest warm weather climate (outside US) locations to visit.

What side of the road do you drive on in St. Maarten?

right
Martin / St. Maarten. On St. Martin, the rules of the road correspond to French regulations, and traffic flows on the right side of the road.

Are there two St Martins?

Martin – One Island, Two Distinct Countries. One very popular port of call on an eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary is the culturally unique island of St. Maarten/Saint Martin.

Do US citizens need a passport for St Maarten?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Upon arrival in Sint Maarten, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; an Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card);

Is the French or Dutch side of St Martin better?

Along with its selection of bars and nightclubs, the Dutch side of Sint Maarten has a more animated vibe than its French counterpart, as a result of the number of nightlife options and amount of tourists consistently flowing into Philipsburg.