a few that. actually. the sea had swallowed up his garden where he grew mangoes and other tropical fruit felix fleming also sees similarities between bracks it and irma. norse them oh my goodness you know for us because that's all i really have people fingers crossed that. somehow it will cope favorably but we don't know you know that's the big question for us. on quilla is a 20 minute boat ride from st martin it's nearest neighbor island. why is a british overseas territory so martin belongs half to france and half to the netherlands it's almost like a mini e.u. the legacy of colonialism in the area makes this situation unique.