Murph's Trip Report... new places, old faces and ROOKIE mistakes!!!

We wake up SOOOO WELLLL RESTED! Its amazing how sound we sleep in Jamaica. Again we awaken to the soothing sounds of the beach. Nothing planned for today... but it is starting to set in that tomorrow will be our last day in Negril before heading to the South Coast. Bittersweet....

Today we do nothing but relax... at one point it rained pretty heavy during one of our walks- so we did take shelter. The name of the place was the Giddy House. Cool place with a cool vibe. They were also serving up some tasty lobster patties so we got a couple of dem. Heres a couple photos from the Giddy House

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I rarely use the term L.O.L.- as Im just not a laugh out louder kind of guy... although at two different times during the day- I sure did LOL

#1... a great line... Im at a beer shack on the road and ask the guy for some "Lion Pride"... he returns "Yes... do you have any lion bud?" yeah.. I laughed out loud to that one

and then not too longer after that...

#2... another good one... were on the beach and this guy comes up to us and says all excited, "HEY!!! rememeber me?" hmmm... (no) "Im the guy from the first day of your first trip here" ... Oh man I cracked up- I even told him "Dude, that is a freekin good one!"

We bought a cool lion that day... it actually ended up being wifey's "SubstiMoogy"! See she always sleeps with her favorite cat (Moogy) in this one position- right up by the pillow. At night I would slip in the lion as her cat's substitute... so we started calling the lion "SubstiMoogy"

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Heres a couple pics of the sunset that evening...

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That night we decided to head to the Rockhouse and call for their free pickup service. Well we sat out by the road for about 3 stripes and ended up cabbing it... to Chio Jamaica. Awesome dinner but we were super tired so no craziness that night. Just another sound sleeeeep...

Great stuff so far. Sounds like our paths need to cross one of these time.

true dat Flip.... true dat!

Wakey wakey... another perfect day in paradise!

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Today's our last day in Negril... not knowing what to expect of the South Coast, we take time today and widdle off some our Christmas shopping list.

Its funny... we've never stayed anywhere before with actual 'security'... so any interaction with any passerby selling goods was interesting... You say hello and within seconds the security guy is just standing there eirily quiet... just watching. The only noise he made was when I pulled the 'bundle' technique. The lady was telling me what each piece of jewelry costs, and I was like yeah individually... but I want the bundle price. He just mummered "yes... bundle price" in agreement. It was funny and strange having security around... its like.. yeah, bud- its okay I can talk to people on my own thanks! I guess it was just different to us- because we never experienced that.

We did a lot more extreme floating that day and eventually made it over to Treehouse continue to eat through our $150 credit- that was no problem. We met Gail- man I couldve sopped her up with a biscuit shes so happy and awesome!

We stopped over at Aunties and had one of those super deep converations with Nackus. He was super happy with himself going all natural and was excited to share how great he felt because of it.

Back at Coco we dip in the hottub a bit. Its nice and secluded... and its actually HOT! A hot hot tub in Negril... a first for us!

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I called Petrona at the Castle just to let Teddy know to expect us for dinner tonight- we also put our orders in now- again just to make sure all is good. We cab it up to the West End and was greeted with Petrona's big smile. She is just as sweet as they come. Teddy is also happy to see us so we chat for a bit, explore the grounds take a dip and have a wonderful meal... yup you guessed it... Teddy's Lobster Thermadore Mmmmmm....

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All sauced up from the wine at dinner we head over to No Limit for some rum n ting and roadside dominoes. Linstons coming at noon tomorrow to take us to Treasure Beach, so we cab it back to CoCo and get in one last 'tub' in our room.

Life is great...

No... its EFFIN AWESOME

Great report and pictures Murph,please keep them coming!!

awesome report.

Coco

Linston's coming to get us at noon so we pack all of our stuff up and get as much beachtime in as possible. We asked him to take us to the West End first, as we were looking for the Ras with the dreaded beard who sells spices. We didnt have luck, but we were so close... Linston was making calls and we tracked him to near the location of the new Just Natural, but we did not link up. Oh well- we love his jerk spice but will have to wait until next reach.

We then stopped at the Negril Farmers Market for one more try at some good rub- but to no avail.
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I did run into an old friend Crazy Nacka. Its always good to see Nacka so we chat a bit- but I didnt want to bother as we was the DJ for the market.

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Cappy and Linston both extended their hospitality to us and invited us to the infamous Zion Hill. So you know we had to go check it out! I told Linston how Ive seen old photos of him as a yute in the bamboo round house, and also spoke of the building of the spring videos. You can tell he was happy to hear that his pops is so proud of him.

The road in takes you through the sugar cane fields- that alone I thought was pretty cool...

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LINSTON SAYS WHATS UP!

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Quick shout out to Crazy Nacka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF5bAIvI2bk

LOL..Crazy nacka a good friend of ours. glad to see he is well- I remember when he made his vid… I really like your report and the way get around… and nothing better than a street party on the west end for sure…continue

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rennie69... oh man you must be getting excited- first trip! The 'stupid zone' not party zone.. is just a little section off to the side of Connie's Country Western Bar/ also known as Jenny's. Just a little area that you can go get 'stupid' in :) I would recommend doing as I always do.. pick any night... cab it to Canoe around 3pm for happy hour then stroll up the west end just stopping at every place on the way. Before you know it you will be making friends and having blast. This would be called the 'West End', one of Negril's other gems (beside's the beach, etc). Have fun!

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Connie's sister is now running C&D as a separate business. However, I can assure all those that might be concerned, the stupid section is still there.

Connie has the best food on the West End, just saying.

great read Murph......

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Connie's sister is now running C&D as a separate business. However, I can assure all those that might be concerned, the stupid section is still there.

Connie has the best food on the West End, just saying.

great read Murph......

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Woah! So your saying that not only is Jenny's open, but the original C&D (10 square ft. Of Texas) is open for business as well? I loved the vibe in that little bar. I'll definitely be checking out both spots on my next trip.

Good stuff, Murph. Please continue.

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Woah! So your saying that not only is Jenny's open, but the original C&D (10 square ft. Of Texas) is open for business as well? I loved the vibe in that little bar. I'll definitely be checking out both spots on my next trip.

Good stuff, Murph. Please continue.

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Yes sir. The vibe is different however....... Not like it was when we were hanging out there.

May I ask about Treasure Beach? Are you staying there or doing a day trip?

iron like a lion in zion

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At the market in Negril we picked up a gift tree for Cappy and Linston. This is an orange tree that bears good fruit for juices. The gift that keeps on givin! I told Linston that when tree is bearing fruit, bring us a couple when he picks us up, and he said nope... "You come to Zion, hop on my shoulders and pick the fruit off the tree by yourself." Even better! I imagined heading to Zion thirty years from now and getting an orange. Oh man... the memories I will have then...

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paintings from the 'old hippie days' as cappy put it

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Upon leaving... Linston's mom came over to us and wouldnt let us leave without a hug! So sweet!!

Zion Hill was a great stop- I love being in the hills and find everytime I'm there thinking that I really should be spending more time there than sitting on the beach. It just speaks to my soul a bit more...

Well, a hug to mom and were off!

This video represents our road trip and was played a few times. This artist is easily #1 in Jamaica right now... his sound is fresh... his words are positive... Im diggin it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vofff0Ei3kk

Love the pics! Thanks for sharing!

Really Love the video! Jude

Here's Linston and Mommy's birth mother...Her name is Izel...

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what happened?

what happened... well... on the way we stopped at a little place shown here to drain the red stripe tanks and a quick stop at Juicy Js in Sav. First time stopping at one of these (and probably the last)

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On the way we spotted a Jamaican logging truck. Quite different than the ones in Maine...

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We are getting closer and closer to Treasure Beach... and we pass a show sign on a utility pole.

Oh my heart lifts a little... "who is it?" "whats the date?" "where?..."

We pass it again and I have Linston brake and back up. It was a sign for the legend FREDDIE MCGREGOR. Sure thats great... but the dates would never line up with mine... oh wait the sign says 'Nov 29th' our last night on the island! Even better... it says its in Treasure Beach. Better yet... its only 3 bucks! Woot woot! (insert airhorn!!!!!)

REGGAE TIME A COMETH

We make it to the Treasure Beach community and arive at our home for the next four days- the rasta owned Kudeyha Guesthouse www.kudehya.com

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YES! and i'll come and beg again --- thanks for sharing

Murph, two things. I usually go to Treasure Beach but am going to Negril in 3 weeks for a visit. I'd appreciate your taxi list, either here or in a PM. And I'm guessing that you do, but I hope you've checked out Treasurebeachdotnet for info. I've stayed near where you're at, but if you make it down to Frenchman's Bay, check out Eggy's Beach Bar and also have a breakfast at Smurf's, a few chains up from the Treasure Beach Hotel. Dawn's a fantastic cook (and she sells Dawn roasted coffee beans). Have a good time and leave some Red Stripe for the February crew. If you're there Saturday, check out the lunch at M & D Grocery. Absolutely great Conch soup and cheap jerk, but Saturday's only and he'll sell out well before dinner.

Hey Seveen- thanks for reminding me! One thing I hate is a quitter! (especially when it comes to trip reports) hahaha

Mike- heres my list that I keep handy on me when I go out in Negril

Linston (transfers and around town): 876 376 3652
Michael (around town): 876-887-9342
Donald (my late night guy) 876-881-3485
Chicken (excursions) 876-378-3348
then I include my hotel's # for a worse case scenerio pleading :) PLEASE Come get me... "where are you".. "NO IDEA???!!!"

Thanks Murph. I'm laminating myself. You may have drivers nearby in Great Bay but I recommend Pete whose wife is a partner in Diner's Delite @ 876-834-3591 or 876-450-4742 and Chris aka Strikey T @ 876-522-2606. Strikey T has a restaurant in Billy's Bay, quite a haul from you but he does offer pick-up service. He bops around while he cooks and is just a great all around guy.

By the time we got there- the day was already behind us. So we decided to venture out to Jack Sprats for some grub and dranks. Food was okay but while we were there we talked with the waitress and she got us in touch with a boat captain who was able to take us out the next day. He said he would meet us close to where Kudeyha is to pick us up at ten a.m. So we called it an early night.

Wifey got caught again with the substiMoogy

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Brother Murph....does she know you are posting these pics? LOL!!!

she doesnt even know they exist! hahaha

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Brother Murph....does she know you are posting these pics? LOL!!!

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LOL I was wondering the same thing. Loving the report Murph. I just found it so I've got some catching up to do then I'm coming back with a question or two.

Oh and the substiMoogy story/explanation is too darn cute. Mighty good man your are. Now going back to the beginning...

The morning came, we get up early and walk around to get some red stripes for the boat ride... would you believe at 9am... we could not find a stripe for the life of us. Grocery store- nope; bar- not open... then we made it to mmm... not sure the name of the beach... but there was a lil shack type of beer place. The guy was working so I walk up "Its not too early for a stripe is it?"... "Never too early!" thats the response I was looking for- so we saddled up and waited there for our captain.

The captain's name was Bernard and he was right on time with a big ol smile! The boats name was MR NICE GUY. and if youve ever seen "Half Baked" you know... thats the guy we want to ride with!

I knew it was going to be a magical day...

Great report murph! Been to TB twice. Really laid back and peaceful......

Nice, entertaining trip...

Hanging at the Captain's yard? No rookie mistake there!

Looking forward to hearing more about Treasure Beach. Good stuff!

and... WE'RE OFF!!!

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Nothing quite like being out on a boat in the ocean... it was a perfect day and we had ALOT to be thankful for- as today is Thanksgiving Day

Everything was going great that is... until we spot a bunch of SHARKS! Now we arent in the biggest boat and these sharks must have been at least 6-7 feet long. They looked mean and hungry!!! Damn things started jumping right out of the water...

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THE HORROR!!!
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Awesome "shark" pictures!!

Them kinda sharks just do love nibbles :-) No worries mon ;)

Damn, murph! You got me with those sharks. Good one!

So lucky to see the "sharks"! Awesome :)

nice!