Feb 2015 Trip Report 2/6-2/14

I can't get over how dogs just roam in JA (and other parts of the world). Mr. T's dogs followed him everywhere, through traffic, waited outside of bars and restaurants, occasionally taking a a big wif to make sure he was still in there. They would never go into an establishment. Guess they learned the hard way. Scruffy was recently cut with a Machete by someone that didn't care for her presence. In addition to Scruffy and Scooby, Mr. T also has 6 other puppies that are 7 weeks old but has since had Scruffy and Scooby spayed and neutered. My favorite puppy's name is "Blacker Dan". Because he's blacker dan da rest lol. Anyway, it's amazing these dogs don't get hit or injured in traffic. I haven't figured out if its the dogs that understand how to dodge traffic or the local drivers that know how to dodge the dogs. Blew my mind.

So Mr T has done what so many others have that I met in JA. They built their home. With their own hands. No contractors, no loans. Build what you can afford as you can afford it. In addition to building his own home, he built every piece of furniture in it. Every chair, every bed, every dresser. He re-purposed a lot of material from jobs when he renovated some of the higher end resort properties in the area. He's extremely talented. For privacy reasons I won't be posting photo's of the outside home or property. Here's a picture inside with my DH and Mr. T Attachment 41010

So much was experienced that day that I can't even write about here. We were thirsty and headed to the Canoe Bar after another 5 mile walk. Just in time for happy hour! I enjoyed happy hour dirty banana's. 2 for 1. They were so good I had 4, along with a few Red Stripes. Time to get this party started. Here's some photos of our Canoe adventure. My husband is Irish so I loved the sign there. Attachment 41011Attachment 41012Attachment 41013

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I was craving conch. I had some conch fritters. Attachment 41016Attachment 41017

Those dirty banana's rocked. Wish I had one right now.

I'm enjoying your report. Thanks for posting! I keep meaning to check out Canoe but we never find the time. Def gonna try to on our upcoming trip!

Really looking forward to what happens next...awesome trip report...perfect mix of photos and text...bravo!

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Originally Posted by sher

I'm enjoying your report. Thanks for posting! I keep meaning to check out Canoe but we never find the time. Def gonna try to on our upcoming trip!

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Time is never on your side while vacationing in JA! Hope you find the time!

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

Really looking forward to what happens next...awesome trip report...perfect mix of photos and text...bravo!

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Thanks Cynthia! Really appreciate knowing someone is still with me on the journey.