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Vi that was awesone!! :cool: what you paid for all that alcohol was so amazing ......I think this is the tenth time or so that am reading your TR, it makes me feel so warm. A cold one here this morning in the burbs. Thanks again look forward to your next report.
Kaycee....I cleared my pm files.
Thank you Summer!!! LOL @ tenth time reading the report. I haven’t read it over myself yet. Didn’t realize it had gotten so long and I left some stuff out. Well like I said I blame you and the others who so wonderfully posted expressions of enjoying the report…it’s a sure motivator to share the experience.
I LOVE Jamaica rum so now that I am no longer afraid of the duty charges and thanks to US Airways with that awesome direct flight, I’m bringing back all I can every visit. I told a friend I haven’t been in a US liquor store since July!!!
Bravo Vi, a beautiful report from a beautiful person!
Well, I printed this report and have it in protective covering, read it again last night while sipping my Baileys!! it's like am reading for the first time......truly awesome report. I have read this report at least twenty times now (no kidding) and it gives me the same warm fuzzy feeling
It warms me up more than the fireplace. sigh ..... Bigup Vi :)
We fly out Friday with an overnight in Toronto. Great idea printing off this report. I might have to do the same. Would make some great reading material on the way down.
Sandman! I hope you see this before you leave. Well anyway, I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment sooner. You and the Mrs. try to ignore the construction going on downtown. New sewer lines are being installed which is a grand thing but makes moving around town a little tricky. For excellent jerk chicken, go to Piggys. You can walk there. His place is located at the split between the town & seaside road as you enter into town. The chicken is moist, full of flavor and tender.
Safe journey and have a wonderful time. PLEASE post pictures when you get back…I’m in need of some PA exposure in the midst of this cold, grey scenery here.
Hi Vi. We fly out tomorrow night with a layover in Toronto then morning flight to MBJ. I don't suppose you could recommend a tourist friendly small local type bar anywhere near Tim Bamboo? We hope to find a place we can call our favorite new bar in Port Antonio. Will take plenty of pictures, we are both plenty excited to get out of this deep freeze at home. Will check out Piggys for sure. So it is walking distance from our hotel?
Yes Sandman, you can walk to Piggies from Tim Bamboo. It’s about a ten minute walk at the “point” where the road splits. You are also in walking distance of downtown itself. Once in town you will easily find the mall. Directly across from the mall is the gate entrance to the marina. Lovely area. You would definitely like the bar at Marybelle’s on the pier.
My newest local hangout is Erfa’s place. Unfortunately it’s not within walking distance, but a very easy 10 minute drive from Timbamboo. You would head east, going towards Boston Bay. Her place is at the bend in Dragon Bay. I haven’t uploaded my pictures so I don’t’ have one to post for you. It’s a tiny place on the left hand side next to a side road and the house on the corner of that road is white and green. You can park right out in front. She and her daughter run it. Oh man I had a blast listening to the older gentlemen who come there to chat nonsense. Hung out there many evenings.
The new bar & grill in Boston looks nice. Didn’t get to check it out but I heard good things about it. It’s right next to the jerk center.
My absolute favorite chill spot is in Long Bay. The large, wood bar/restaurant that sits on the seaside. It’s a solid brown structure with a wrap around porch. Tables and also set up on the beach. Can’t miss it.
Do take Mrs. Sandman to Frenchman’s Cove for some Port Antonio pampering.
Alas, the only place of all the places I’m familiar with in Portland that I can’t recommend is Dickies Best Kept Secret I’ll leave it at that.
I’m so excited for you and Mrs. Sandman. I really am and truly looking forward to your pictures and hearing how you felt about Portland. Pack small umbrellas as it’s been a little rainy there off and on.
Thank you so much Pisces. Got me blushing over here.Quote:
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Summer, I swear, your words continue to blow me away. You make me wanna go back and add stuff I didn’t think was interesting. You really know how to bring a smile to my face. I still haven’t re-read the report yet but I plan to print it out to show O’Neil what the heck I do with ALL the pictures I take. Maybe I’ll read it then. Thing is I’m a brutal self-critic so the first typo I see will have me wanting to throw it all away. But anyway, it makes me want to continue writing knowing there is someone out there that enjoys reading them.Quote:
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Again, Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your golden expressions of support.
Vi,
It would be nice if you add more stuff that you thought was "boring". I bet we wouldn't think so. I hope you do. :o
HEY Vi. While at boston beach today we talked to that fellow, his name is Dennis. Not that she needed it, but my wife bought one of his necklaces. Only 5 bucks so everybody was happy. We like boston beach, will be going back in the next week, might even try surfingQuote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
Hi Sandy-girl. Thanks so much for the comment and smilie. What I plan to do is develop the next report as a "continuation/update" post of this one. Although related, it will be a separate post and I HOPE to get it started...soon. Still sorting my pictures and outlining the narrative.Quote:
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Sandman, this update is soooo kool!!! I got a red seed bracelet from Dennis in October and I have to admit I love it and sorry I didn't get a necklace. Next time. I’m glad you like Boston Beach. Are you serious about surfing?? You brave soul you!!! LOL Oh if you are feeling exceptionally courageous, you and cut through the Great Huts property and dive off the cliff then swim back to the beach…but get Mrs. Sandman’s permission first.
PLEASE shoot me a picture every once in a while…I’m so in need of a PA fix.
Hi there Vi. We did walk along the edge of the cove where there is a bit of a trail leading to the cliff where there's a "diving" platform. We watched a couple surfers jump in from there, I guess its a lot easier than paddling out that far. As for me, pictures and watching the surfers from there was it, I am too chicken **** to jump from that height.
We have taken plenty of pictures but I am struggling getting them downloaded onto this crappy little netbook.
I have actually been writing trip reports on another site, you probably know the one. PM me if you don't. I will also so if I can cut and paste to put it here.
Knock....knock...knock. Vi? Are you out there? Pretty please start your new trip report :)
It's not like Im desperate or anything?
It's not like I have 120 days until I am back "home".
It's not like I compulsively check the board for new posts.
Just kidding :) But I am looking forward to reading your thoughts and seeing your beautiful photos!
Oh, I'm so looking forward to more of Vi's reporting and pictures!
(((((Vi))))) waiting patiently for a report update.... I know you are busy at work... but can you share a couple of Ja pictures with us in the mean time... Please... I am so missing Ja right about now.. the weather is so cold...I'm begging Sweety...
me too, me too, pretty please :)
I've just spent a wonderful 3 days reading your entire report. What an amazing trip you created for yourself. Thank you very much for all of the time, love, and effort you put forth in sharing it. PA is now going on my 'have to visit' list.
Any chance we are going to get a trip report for your most recent trip? Pretty please?
Wow, I am so late to this party but I must chime in that I really enjoyed reading this. We are headed for our second trip to Negril soon but are already planning our next trip which will be long and we are debating Port Antonio, Treasure Beach or both. Your vivid descriptions and lovely pictures really helped to see what the area is really like and I hope to visit there someday.
Oh and you inspired me to buy a travel journal to record my thoughts while on my next trip. I am leaving my phone at home (I have an electronics curse and always break things on holiday so I am only taking a camera this time).
I’m an unwavering Portland enthusiast. After pondering the two above I step out of my head. Jamaica is the only situation that allows me to get out and stay out of those rooms in my mind that stockpile worries, priorities, family needs, loved ones lost and regrets.
brilliant.
While I'm here, thank you allibaba for your generous words. Glad you enjoyed it. LOL @ electronics curse. Did you go yet? And if so, did you fill a journal????Quote:
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Thank you so much, Fun in the sun. Those words are still very true. Jamaica is my sanity.Quote:
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Vi, thank you for all the beautiful trip report that you have shared...here is wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year Attachment 40035
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