TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR: The adventure continues as Gerry G returns to Negril

We're winding down now. Here are a few more pics (top to bottom):

1, All aboard the boat

2, Another great day in Negril

3, Boardie Kevan lookin' very relaxed

4, Negril Escape looks NICE

5, Sometimes a nice glass of ice water hits the spot

6, Seastar Inn yardie Sarah

Nice hat,go sox,ya mon

The last part is just a blur: swim, sun, eat, drink, play, play, play.

God I miss Jamaica. It's exactly one month since I've been home, and I think about Negril all the time. The little town on the little island touches me in everything I do -- I even dream about it at night.

I still can't exactly put my finger on why there is such a strong impulse to return. I guess I feel really, really, really free in Negril.

I gave a bunch of stuff away on my last morning. As I pulled up Seastar Lane on my motor bike for the last time before Clive's would pick me up, I witnessed what looked like a bullying incident between boys, but it turned out they were all cousins. Tough kids, that's all I will say. One of the local neighbors said everything was OK.

It was just me and the driver on the way back. He drove fast because we spent an extra 30 minutes or so trying to track down a pick-up at Sunset on the Palms, but the peeps never showed up. But the foray gave me a chance to look at the property, take in the sights and smells, and I was happy enough to be able to report my findings (nice place) to a fellow boardie who've I've befriended over the months.

That's what negril.com is all about -- helping others and sharing. I've so enjoyed all the reports, reading 'em and writing 'em.

I know I've pushed the envelope a bit, perhaps hurt a few feelings along the way (including my own), and I'm sorry about that.

I probably got taken advantage of a bit, but I've taken advantage of a few myself. Negril can get a little crazy sometimes, and so can I. We're a perfect mix.

Gerryg123- I look forward to your every post. No sorry's ever !! And for what, I think you have said it all, " I feel really, really, really free in Negril" / "My heart is in Negril".
Keep up your writings, it makes us all fell free, until we return again. Have a blessed day, my friend.

Nice report Gerry G! Thanks for sharing!

Gotta agree!!! Really enjoyed all your posts and pictures. The comment of feeling free....somehow that rings true. Away from all the pressures of home...in a little piece of paradise that feels so much like home...."free to just be me" It is crazy how this little island has captured so many hearts and souls...irregardless of its shortcomings...we love her! That is what true love is all about!! :)

So looking forward to being back "home" again in December......Thanks for all the updates during your trip!

Nice trip report! Enjoyed it!

Love ya Gerry G/ It was another great report.

Of all your posts..........Your last post is your most poignant
well said my friend, well said

Thanks for taking me back Gerry, it was a good ride! You hurt your own feelers, MC?!? Gotta watch that, man, tell yourself that just ain't right! :)

The Trail of Ashes Tour continues. I just pushed the button.

Good for you Gerry, it has been a while since your last trip!!

Whats your dates Gerry??

Dec. 16 at Seastar Inn, of course. Eleven nights, gonna split with some time on the Beach, too. I just ordered my rafts ....

Lookin forward to hearing about your adventures in Jamrock,,, keep me goin lol. You always have big fun...

GerryG...123...Ya mon :D

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Dec. 16 at Seastar Inn, of course. Eleven nights, gonna split with some time on the Beach, too. I just ordered my rafts ....

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Will miss you by a day. Have fun and let Garrett know I'll be on your heels.....

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Will miss you by a day. Have fun and let Garrett know I'll be on your heels.....

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Brasi will still be there!

We will be back from Negril for 2 weeks at that point and will really appreciate your pics and report. It seems like forever between Dec & Apr when we return again. I hate winter in NY.

Cool runnings, ny friend! Sorry we will miss you this trip! Don't suppose you're headed back late Jan? Can't wait to hear of your adventures! Have a pum runch for me and Stred Ripe for Gary! Behave, dude!

Gotta hand it to you GerryG123, killer trip reports and great vids, ya mon. Like your vibe and love for this great place.

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Reading your posts is like re-living the whole week. Love it!
Keep em coming and can't wait to hang out again.

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Props to AliceElizabeth for having your 1st boardie post in a gg123 adventure....your smile says it all!

Gerry, I like the Christmas present you are giving yourself.....many days in Negril. Right about now, Negril is recovering from your last few trips. Letting the ground lay fallow. But, you'll harvest some more mellow n rush in your next go! Meanwhile stay chill, ya mon!

I'm plenty excited about pushing the button. Here are some more pics I found. ENJOY!

1, Crash from Seastar inn, great guy

2, The MMMMM in M n G from Montreal

3, The monthly farmers market on Norman Manley

4, Rob n Lisa, officially endorsed by Heineken

5, The Sox hat i lost on my last day when it flew off my head and I just kept going on my scooter cause I still need to catch my ride to the airport .... The drink I enjoyed at Negril Spa Resort.

6, Veggies, get 'em while they're hot

I may never leave at all. See you on the 26th, my friend.

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I may never leave at all.

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i told folks i wasn't leaving one of my visits - i am staying forever - got some funny responses . . .

i was sick of the "when did you get here" - "when do you leave" question --- lol

Will miss ya by a day. BUT if you never leave then I'll see you around :)

New passport has arrived. Nothing can stop me now.

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LOL, your passport came with Rizlas?

When I go next month, I am going on a hunt for the elusive donkey pony.

Mi insane brudda! 121 k and counting you gotta be da record holder And i like it! lol... bless, Tattoo.

Hey Gerry,
You use Global Entry? After standing in line, stressing if I was going to make my flight way too many times, I have applied for Global Entry. Hope it all works out as it would open up additional flights with shorter flight times.

Global Entry is great for those that only travel with carry on bags.....
otherwise everyone catches up with you when you go to pick up your checked luggage......thus no time saved.........

Cool Runnings, Marko

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Global Entry is great for those that only travel with carry on bags.....
otherwise everyone catches up with you when you go to pick up your checked luggage......thus no time saved.........

Cool Runnings, Marko

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I waited an hour going thru Dallas on Saturday. Are you saying it takes that long for baggage to hit the carousel?

Booger, I would love to hear your experience with this once you get it. I almost always miss my connection coming home due to long immigration lines and short layovers heading from JA to the west coast.

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Booger, I would love to hear your experience with this once you get it. I almost always miss my connection coming home due to long immigration lines and short layovers heading from JA to the west coast.

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I've missed one too and it sucked. If they approve me, and I see no reason why they wouldn't, I'll give it a shot. Watched a handful of people use it on Saturday before and after baggage pickup. No lines at either spot. I also had the dog double take on my bags and my shorts.
Hey Dog, it wasn't me.....

My friend is travel agent and has this..goes everywhere and just breezes thru...of course she had to wait for her checked bags to arrive -but them seem to always be the first ones out... I'm pondering getting it-having a place in Jam and going back and forth a few times a year-I'd loved to not be hassled by the customs/immigration (always a crap shoot if you will get hassled or not-the more you go the more they seem to question you) and of course would be well worth it to not wait in any of those long lines...,, it sucks to miss your conection-either get longer layover or chance it..its happen more than I want to remember-and I usually go us airways out of lax..overnight fligts so i dont miss a whole day (rather spend my travel time when the world is dark)..and us airways doesn't fly after 8pm to west coast-so you have to stay overnight...I'm all for the global passport....

Step Aside jerk chicken, ya mon.

Mi soon come

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Oh Boy! Gerry is going back to Negril. Can't wait to hear what you get up to this time GerryG

The Immigration lines have people from different flights, so you can be in line for a while. Baggage claim is usually one flight per carousel at a time, not much waiting.

Mmmmm, I can almost taste that chicken. Soon come...

That's your guy, isn't it Cherry? Step Aside? :) I think Gerry knows ALL the barrel guys...

Step aside is one of the best imo