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I had to stop at this fruit stand because the presentation was so inviting. I didn’t have a taste for fruit, but I was attracted to the colorful display and wanted to take pictures of it. I also wanted to commend the woman who set it up. Maybe I’ll buy two bananas and tip her if she allows me to take a couple of pictures.
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Around the corner comes the owner, a tall, lean Rasta with hip-length locs.
“Good morning, Empress. You see something you like?”
“Yes, everything!”
**Empress…sign. First time addressed as “Empress” this visit. What a smile he pulled from me.**
“Your stand is so nicely arranged. Everything looks delicious and sweet.”
“Everything is fresh.”
“How much is the pineapple?”
“This one is a sweet fruit.” He picked up the pineapple, examined it then again confirmed it’s taste to be nothing but sweet. I didn’t need more pineapple but I couldn’t say no.
“I’ll take it.”
“You want it cut up?”
“Yes, please. Thank You.”
“If it is alright with you, Sir, could I take pictures of this impressive display?”
He paused then said “I am part of the display. You can take my photo as well. No Problem.”
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After peeling off the outer covering and removing the nibbies, he sliced off a sliver for me to sample.
“If you aren’t satisfied, you don’t have to pay.”
I quick looked at his hands…whew…they were CLEAN. So I popped the piece in my mouth and enjoyed the fruit tremendously. It was soooo sweet. I can still remember the aroma and sucking the juice off my fingers.
“This is really good.”
I paid him for the pineapple with a little extra for allowing me to take pictures.
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I decided to double back and check out the craft market which recently opened up. I remember O’Neil saying there are a couple of restaurants out there.
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Re: trip report / july fourth, twenty-fourteen
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Re: trip report / july fourth, twenty-fourteen
Hi Honey... enjoying your report... that conch looks so good.... makes my mouth wata... Looks like you had a great time and met lots of new folks..still following along:cool:
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I am so intriqued by your style of writing and your response to everyone's comment. You are truly a beautiful person, which attracted you to such a beautiful place as Portland. I'm at my desk reading your report and can't contain myself with excitement knowing I will be there in 4 months. Your picutures of Port Antonio are true beauty and I can't help but to show off the pictures of the Palm trees and the seas to co-workers. I'm not just saying this so that I can have my name written in sand on your next trip there. "hint hint".:o As for the rat situation, I would've done the exact same thing the bartender did. lol My first apartment, after living there for 3 years I seen a rat and moved out the same night. I moved in with my mom temporarily . :D I packed during the daytime because I was afraid to be there in the evenings.
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this is postcard worthy!
wanted to check out the new craft market, so the food you had was from there? I liked that they had a little play ground, passed it several times but never stopped in. How were the prices?
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This little bamboo cottage speaks to me. Obviously built with great care and as much precision as bamboo will allow. Why do people laugh at me when I suggest building something similar?
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Hi Honey... enjoying your report... that conch looks so good.... makes my mouth wata... Looks like you had a great time and met lots of new folks..still following along:cool:
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I was wondering where you been, darlin!!!!!!!!!! I did meet a lot of people this visit. I got out on my own and walked a lot plus, get this, made myself more approachable. You know, not like here where I wear my “do NOT come near me” look proudly. The conch was good…a little pricey, but satisfying.
Re: trip report / july fourth, twenty-fourteen
Enjoying all of these great pictures, but I sure could go for a fruit salad about now :o
