If you love Jamaica let me see your hand - A Trip Report

Epilogue

“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.”
― Frank Herbert

Thank you for following Sunshine and I along in this marathon recounting of our journey. Your comments give me comfort that our love for Negril stands us in good company. Our story is not glamorous, nor tabloid worthy. It is an honest account of how we remember our experiences in Negril. For the veterans, I hope that it helped take you back to your own adventures on the rock. For those of you just setting out, I hope it helps you feel more confident for the road ahead. Negril is worth getting to know and we can't wait to get back to it.

Sunshine's been lurking about and continues to be amazed at the warmth and support demonstrated daily on this board. The on-line community here at Negril.com has a bit of the same magic that makes Negril so great.

Having channeled pretty much all of my excess energy into writing this report, I am certainly the most relaxed I have ever been before a trip. With my ticker down to only three days to go, I figure I'm only going to be able to wind myself up so much at this point.

So what is up for us this year?

We are starting our trip in the Gatehouse at Catcha, where we plan to spend four glorious nights ridding ourselves of a year's accumulated stress. I think knowing the magic of Catcha will be waiting for us when we arrive is part of why I am so calm.

Then we are heading up the lane to the Seastar Inn for a week. This move is so short we may just walk up the lane, bags and all. It is our hope that Seastar will be a good base from which to explore more of what Negril has to offer. We have taken the recent safety warnings to heart, but we aren't going to let fear of bad people get in the way of our continuing to get to know Negril.

Our last three days we are going to give AI a try at Grand Pineapple. This will be a first for Sunshine and I, as we've never been to an all-inclusive. I think the small size and great location will make it a good fit for us both.

If our paths should cross on the island, and I hope they do, please say hello. We met some great people last year and really hope to continue the trend this year.

Soon come Negril, soon come.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful trip and pictures with us.It has helped our much needed fix to hold us off until our arrival this Friday,hope to see you guys some where in our travels.We will be moving to Catcha on the 27th and then visiting Seastar for the Saturday evening festivities on the 30th.Safe travels to you and Sunshine and have a fantasic vacation!!

Thanks for sharing your trip report and photos with us. Loved it all!

Thank you for sharing - I enjoyed each and every instalment :)

Have a great trip - can't wait to read your next trip report!

Well done!!

thank you for sharing your trip . . . was a pleasure to read . . . we are riding home on the same flight and will shout out . . .

i don't care to be last minute for the return home . . . there are always 2-3 flights checking in at the same spot . . . prefer to be at the top of the line . . .

Fun report ~

Great job on the report. Enjoyed reliving it with the two of you. Thank you for sharing. Having stayed at the Pineapple, I know you two will love it as much as I did. A tip...when on the beach, although the shade by the fence is inviting, try to sit closer to the clubhouse so you won't be disturbed by the guys from the other side of the fence. The food was pretty good but my favorite meal was breakfast. The omelets are fantastic. The bartenders are fun and friendly while the drinks are excellent. The staff members are friendly, accommodating and professional. They are a close group and treat the guests like family. Are you staying beachside or garden side?

What a (another!) great trip report. So much fun to read and experience your journey through your wonderful writing and perfect pictures. Thank you so much for sharing yourself like that!

We will be at Catcha (and the Gatehouse!) shortly after you. Keep it warm for us! :) Have a wonderful trip, more adventures and don't stop with the trip reports!