I am not really that self centred but it sounded like a title that might catch some folks eyes.
I am starting this a day early as it always one of the most exciting and exhausting days of the reaches we have had to Negril. We have been blessed to be introduced to what we consider a little piece of heaven. We have stayed at some of the best AI's on the island but I much prefer what our reaches to Negril have evolved to in the last number of years. It started with a day trip from Ocho Rios where we were staying at the Riu there. The moment that I stepped on to the beach in Negril my perception and attitude towards Jamaica changed. We on this board have all had that moment where it just seems like you found the place where you were meant to be. For us that's definitely Negril.
I am sure that those of you who have read my previous reports know that I am married to a beautiful women who is unfortunately dealing with Cancer. She's a warrior and has done and been through things that would have easily claimed others in their struggle. She's as tough as nails but has a heart as big as the world. The ironic part about her Cancer is that it reacts positively to sunshine so when we are in Jamaica its the best she feels during the winter and we try to time it so that she can get enough of the good to ride it out until spring/summer. Our 16 days aren't just about adjusting our spirit its about healing the body as well. We are certainly looking forward to our days in the sun for many reasons.
We have good friends that live in Jamaica and we look forward to spending time with them every year. This year is no different but a bonus is that we are bringing along our home friends so that they can meet the people we gush about after every trip to Negril. If it wasn't for them we wouldn't have the sense of connection that we do. For that we count ourselves lucky. It also adds to our excitement.
Things I plan to do while I am in Negril:
Drink Red Stripe
Lounge on the Beach
Eat Amazing Food
Cook Amazing Food
Drink Red Stripe
Visit a Webcast or Two
Watch the SuperBowl
Drink Red Stripe
Maybe do a trip.....still haven't seen the Appleton Tour
Hang out in the West End
One Love Bar Crawl
Visit AhhhBeees
Hang out with Colette at her Bar
Drink Red Stripe
Visit the Corner Bar(Seaview Bar)
Drink Red Stripe
Boat Bar
Drifters
Bar B Barn
Bourbon Beach
Alfred's
Seastar
Best in the West
and of course.......
DRINK RED STRIPE!!
Not sure if everyone is sensing a trend here or not but that's the tentative itinerary lol! We have newbs along so everything old and familiar will be new again as we see it through their eyes. I love taking new people to Negril and watch that gradual change that happened to me years ago. That moment when they get it and you know they are going to want it again. We have great friends and they deserve to know what we know and experience what we have experienced. They are half way there as they left this morning. Their flight landed in Toronto 20 min early. Sounds like a good sign to me.
I will try to share some pictures for those of you who are landlocked and stuck in the snow. I will try and update every day but forgive me if I miss a day here and there. I will try and capture some of the spirit of the place in my words and photos so that you all can have some report therapy!
One love folks......21 hours until the adventure begins again for another year!
One of my favourite sights in Jamaica!!
