Discover Yourself!

Day 5:



Today is Sunday, which is also Fathers' Day and my last full day. I plan to make the most of it.



I am up early again...no exercise for me today. According to my watch & phone app, I walked nearly 5 miles yesterday. I sit in bed, watching CNN for a few minutes, then get up to make phones call...one to Clives Transport and the other to my sister. I was so busy yesterday, I did not call Clives to let him know I had a new pick-up date. We chat on the phone for a few minutes and he says his driver will see me early tomorrow morning. :( I call my sister, ask how things are...the same...Be home soon, I tell her.

I call up some family and friends who reside out in Grange Hill, they are coming to Negril to spend the day at the beach! We make plans to meet up around 2pm. I'm not sure how many planned to come but it sounded like a lot. Major holidays are taken very seriously in Jamaica. I knew the beach would be busy.


Earlier in the week, I made plans to get my nails done by a lady who lives in a room at Barry's. Before doing so, we needed breakfast! As usual it was hard to find places open so early but we ( friend and I ) check a bar over across the street that has breakfast. The place has a bar, cook-shop, bathrooms, and a few other little shops to buy items. I never did find out the name of it.

Outfront of the bar
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At first, I thought it was just a deserted bar, but my friend says nothing is left out, everything gets locked up so no one will steal it.

Doesn't it look deserted??
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We walk over to the cookshop, we decide on two meals to share...Callaloo with peppers and another meal consisting of boiled bananas, chicken and yam. We take our food and sit at the bar. It was delicious! After such a long night, the breakfast had me feeling energized! :)

Callaloo with peppers
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Chicken with boiled bananas and yam
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After finishing up breakfast, a few more people come by and order breakfast. A group of guys set up a table and begin to play dominoes. I realize the place is pretty popular but hidden from view. We cross the street and go to Barry's to get my nails done. First, I must pose with the various murals that has been painted around Barrys. :cool: I must say The place has improved greatly since my last trip! He now has a washer & dryer, outdoor shower, more plants and course of the renovated bar.


Around Barry's
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More of the grounds at Barry's
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Rasta Lion Mural at Barry's
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...more of day 5 to come!

Love the pictures- particularly of the Yoga centre and the surrounding area. I stay there every year and can't wait to go back again this December- yoga classes start around 9:30 btw

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Originally Posted by rickme

Love the pictures- particularly of the Yoga centre and the surrounding area. I stay there every year and can't wait to go back again this December- yoga classes start around 9:30 btw

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9:30? I will definitely remember that. I believe we get up too early,lol! Thanks for reading and enjoying my report!

You're so relaxed and cool. Enjoying every post and pic. Can't wait for more.

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Originally Posted by bjritz

You're so relaxed and cool. Enjoying every post and pic. Can't wait for more.

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Only in jamaica, can you feel such a way! Day 5 continued and day 6...soon come!

Waiting with abated breath! really enjoying this report. :)

BRAVO!!! Kaycee, this is an excellent report. I’m still reading, but had to stop and give you props. I’m so glad you decided to post your visit. I’m also happy seeing all the support you are getting. You are one of the few people who take the time to give a cheer to EVERYBODY who posts a report or pictures. Truly nice your kind gestures are being returned.

I’m taking notes as I go. You never know when I might venture back to that side of the island…that is if Portland releases me.

You know how obsessive I am when it comes to taking pictures...well babygirl, I would have a blast snapping candid shots of you. Sweetie, you have fantastic facial features. Just gorgeous!! Your eyes must have melted males’ hearts from one end of the beach to the other as they glanced up to look at you.

Okay, I’m going back to continue reading while I have a few free moments.

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Originally Posted by *vi*

BRAVO!!! Kaycee, this is an excellent report. I’m still reading, but had to stop and give you props. I’m so glad you decided to post your visit. I’m also happy seeing all the support you are getting. You are one of the few people who take the time to give a cheer to EVERYBODY who posts a report or pictures. Truly nice your kind gestures are being returned.

I’m taking notes as I go. You never know when I might venture back to that side of the island…that is if Portland releases me.

You know how obsessive I am when it comes to taking pictures...well babygirl, I would have a blast snapping candid shots of you. Sweetie, you have fantastic facial features. Just gorgeous!! Your eyes must have melted males’ hearts from one end of the beach to the other as they glanced up to look at you.

Okay, I’m going back to continue reading while I have a few free moments.

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OMG! VI! Thank you for taking time out to read, comment and compliment me! This report was inspired by yours and grooves! You two have some of the best reports I've read!I do hope to read more of your adventures :cool:

I think I may have broken a few hearts back in Negril, lol! :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Summer

Waiting with abated breath! really enjoying this report. :)

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Thanks for waiting! and reading!

Day 5 ( Father's Day) Continued...




When my nails are finished drying, I walk down to the beach to see how many people are out. Quite a few, including lots of children. Everyone looks happy and content. My phone rings, its family calling to say that they planned on going to Bloody Bay...no problem I say, I will see you all soon.

A quick run to the room, I put on my swimsuit and cover-up, grab my beach bag, throw in shades, wallet, phones, bottled water and flag down a taxi. The ride to bloody bay was quick...My friend and I get out, pay, the driver says he has no change for $1000J. Free ride, I ask? No he says laughing...I tried. LOL! :rolleyes: He said he would be back in 5 minutes while we look for change. Well, we didn't have any problems finding someone to ask. Bloody Bay is packed with out of area locals! They have buses, vans, cars, scooter and bikes. Wow! I say, I wasn't expecting so many people to be out on Bloody Bay.

We walk past crowd after crowd, looking for familiar faces, we find them! It seems like the whole Church Lincoln (Grange Hill) community has came out to celebrate Father's Day. They have grills going, a table set up for playing dominoes, cold drinks, speakers set up...basically the whole nine yards. Everyone exchange hello's, fist bumps, nods...greetings. I'm asked multiple times if I wanted jerk chicken or fish. No, I'm good. But Kaycee, you must eat...you are slimming down too much! You are no longer fluffy, now you are a strong body ooman! :)

So many people have attracted the attention of the Negril Police, who sit across the street and observe. Someone offers them food and water...later they say. I leave my friend with his family and go to find the women and children. They are out in the water, building sand castles, and chatting. The sky is a bit grey but the water is warm...a bit dirty from all the trees though.


Grey skies on Bloody Bay
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Children, swimming
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Some loud giggling, a few eye rolls from the women caught my attention. I wondered what was up. Turns out some of the kids had stumbled upon Doctor Loves ( Love doctor) outdoor shop and crafts. It was a very interesting place indeed. His main focus seemed to be on the penis...penis statues where everywhere. He even had a large wooden dragon with a red and black penis. This I have to check out! I asked permission to take a few pictures while browsing. Of course, he says! Doctor Love asks me if I'm interested in buying any penises or other crafts today...ummm....what?! LOL! I shake the naughty thoughts from my head...not today,maybe next time...I don't have room in my luggage to bring back a penis. :rolleyes:


Craft table at doctor loves
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He had other crafts besides the penises
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Look closely, you can see the dragon and the crowds...
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Towards the back of his shop was the cutest kitten and puppy playing together! I wanted to take both home with me! Both seemed to be well cared for and very healthy. I played with them for 10 minutes before going back to browse.

Isn't he a cutie?
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Nice kitty!
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Right in the middle of his shop he has piled up some conch shells, this reminded me that the big pile on west end was no longer there...I take a few photos of it and hear my name being called.

Conch shells
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More of the shells
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I think maybe he is going to build a penis made out of conch shells...:)






...To be continued!