Can't get enough of these pictures!
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Can't get enough of these pictures!
Yay for Vimeo, that worked perfectly, thank you! And hey, I'm not going anywhere... Staying tuned for more of your trip report. Great pictures, awesome video, and entertaining writing to go along with it. Next best thing to being there in person!
couldn't see the Vid either Miss Vi.....blocked for CanadaQuote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
Oh yes I was able to watch the Vid on Vimeo love it......wasn't able to do so on Youtube
Miss Vi I loved love your trip report, have not been on in sometime so busy with school and now working for the summer.....home today and decided to come on. Your trip report just blew my Mom and I away beautiful.....the scenery and the food/fruits. One more year of school and am telling you my first trip after I start working will be jamaica. Thanks for posting/sharing
I'm just ''floating ''along with you darling, wishing I was there with you , you are the one person that has been able to drag me from my beloved Negril beach, and made me want to venture out to Portand, I would hope to think that someday I could tag along with you, that is my wish..
*vi*, anymore pictures and stories?
My personal annotations about chartering a raft. It’s an amazing 2-3 hour visual experience where the entertainment is the pure natural beauty of Jamaica. Although the drift takes you along one of the most beautiful scenic routes on the island, if you are not a soulful admirer of breathtaking landscapes there’s a good chance you will be bored. We passed at least three rafts carrying people who looked like they would rather be sitting at the DMV. And you know what, that’s okay because not everything Jamaican/Jamaica is for everybody. But if you go, the event can be enhanced by bringing music, purchasing a cold drink from a floating beverage raft and definitely visiting Belinda’s restaurant. Of course you can bring along your own “enhancements” as well. :)
The end of the journey...but looking forward to the beginning of another.
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BaileysMom, I so appreciate your positive comments and valuable support. It’s good to know I’m on the right track with these reports/highlights. I tend to be “wordy” so I’ve cut back on the narrative to allow the pictures and video tell the story while still accomplishing the goal of providing information, promoting Portland/Jamaican and sharing my fun. I like Vimeo because I can use any music. Yes, please stick around because a lot of stuff is on the way.Quote:
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Hi summer. I’m glad it worked as well, however Vimeo’s free plan is very limited. I can only upload one video a day. But the upgrade will be worth the price since it allows me to use any music. Hi there Summer’s mom!!!! I’m glad you and your lovely daughter are enjoying the report so far. I have a few surprises I can’t wait to share!! Summer, wow one more year to go then you BETTER get to Jamaica…girl you deserve this long overdue reach.
Awwwww I swear a visit from my jojo on a Monday is just what I need to rev me up and get to posting with enthusiasm. We will make it happen, jojo. I know you like nightlife and sweetie I found plenty of it this reach and would LOVE for you to party Portland style real soon.Quote:
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Coming right up, Vince.Quote:
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Chillin at Winnifred Beach
Another beautiful day in Portland that will be properly spent hanging on Winnifred beach. It’s a bit of a challenge going down because the path is in bad shape. But once you reach the beach, you forget about that holey, narrow and bumpy road. This is a public beach that is maintained by the shop owners and support by donations of any amount. They do an excellent job of keeping the beach clean, safe and beautiful. Huge parties are held here often, but the cleaning is so thorough, you never see signs of the event the following day.
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I look for I-Cliff but I’m told it’s Thursday, his Sabbath day. So I didn’t get to see him at all this visit, still I was invited to pitch my seat in front of his stand.
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I know, sweets, I know...Quote:
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AHH, That view!
I had a couple of what I call “National Geographic” moments during this reach where I came up close and personal with sea life, insects and four-legged land animals. Here is the first. A guy asked me if I wanted to take a picture of the “thing” in his hand. I thought it was cool looking until I notice it was moving.
“What the h…!! What is it??”
“Sea urchin.”
“Oh wow…wow”
I snapped two pictures of it, and then shot a quick clip. The video is a little mesmerizing and kind of creepy, but harmless.
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Although I’m fascinated with the heavy, spiny creature, I worry that it’s suffering. “What are you going to do with it?”
“Throw it back.”
He promptly walked to the ocean edge and tossed it back in the water.
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Now I understand why stepping on one or having a needle in your skin is so painful. The points are hard and sharp.
I went to visit Marcus and buy a cold jelly. He had plenty of them on ice. Told him to pick me out one full of meat. There was a couple there waiting for their coconuts to be prepared for drinking.
She danced over to me and asked me to take her picture. I was all for that. Her name is Nikki and she’s a model. Her personality is a lively and bright as her smile. Her companion is a co-worker. Both were outgoing and just plain fun. They were there with a crew shooting a music video. I didn’t ask the artist's name once I found out it wasn’t Maxi Priest or any male member of Morgan Heritage. So I sat and watched from afar.
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Back to my visit with Marcus. He was proud to show me the improvements he made since I saw him in April. Such as erecting a covering and adding a table and bench. He also shared his concerns and how staying in business is a constant struggle. He looked more serious than I remembered and thinner. I also notice the twinkle in his eye is a little dimmer. But I also saw and felt his determination to put up a fight to remain in business on Winnifred beach. He can count on me to be a loyal customer.
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Soon it was time to depart Winnifred. This is the view from the road, through the trees. I was told there will be a stage show and party on Saturday. As much as I would love to attend, the thought of being trapped on that road for possibly more than an hour when it’s time to leave, told me to let this one pass.
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NNNNNOOOOOO DON'T leave Winnifred!!!!! :( These pictures have me SPEECHLESS!!!!!! But that's Jamaica!
LOL nuh fret so me fren...me haff plenteeeeee!!!!
I don't want to leave winnifred either :(
LOL Okay...here's a few more then I have to move on...
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ok, ya'll can go! lol, I'm going to stay here at Marcus's shop on da beach! With Red Stripe in hand and go have fun with da locals. Respect.:D
Might have to bypass negril next summer and go back to PA. I want to do the Blue Mountain peak hike.
Vince I knew you could picture yourself enjoying good conversation with a number of folks in those pictures. And I have a feeling you and Marcus would hit it off. He’s good people. Just get there!!!Quote:
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Greetings Flipadelphia26! I did the Blue Mountains a couple of years ago and been longing to return since. The bike tour is very organized and more popular than I thought. However I rode in a car all the way up. What I loved most about that mountain trek were the falls!! You would hear the rush of the falling water before you see it. Amazing!!! Stick around and perhaps you'll see other places to add to your "reason to return" list.Quote:
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Today is Reach Falls Day…YAY! Tommy was right on time picking me up. He’s been before, but not with ME! LOL
I LOVE this Long Bay ocean view from the road!
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We stopped in Long Bay to buy cooked white rice. I gave him 1000J. “Try to get a pot full!” He gave me a wave then went inside.
To get the party started, I pulled out my MP3 player & speaker. It was on the R&B set which means the reggae chunes will queue on the way back. Perfect.
He comes out with a small, styrofoam container…about 4 cups of rice. Hands me 800J change and says that’s all they have. “What are you going to do with the rice?”
“I told you last night! I’m going to feed the fishies. This is not going to be enough.”
“They said they couldn’t spare more than that. It’s early, dem just start cook for the day.”
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We pull off listening to Macy Grey, When I See You. Tune was upbeat enough to take my thoughts off of asking him to stop somewhere else for more rice.
Here’s a video of part of the drive there. This gives you an idea of what those back, deep in the country roads look like. And of course the lush vegetation makes a nice scenic view.
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Ahhh, nice likkle ride through the lush country side! I could live there deep in da hills!
Vince, you're not alone in that dream. I've been to Moore Town!!
When we arrived to the area, Tommy pulls the car to the side and nestles it close to the bush. He turns off the engine.
“Why are you stopping here? You have to P?
He laughs. “No, we are going in though the back way. We are taking the path.”
“The path??? Why??? Tommy I don’t mind paying. Besides, hiking was not part of today’s agenda.”
He mentioned adventure…pictures of rare flowers & tings…he even threw in “exercise”. All the above appealed to me, including the workout. So I gathered my gear. Just as I was about to get out, I noticed a woman sitting off to the side, in the bush. She was stripping stalks of sugar cane.
“Tommy, I don’t think she’s there just to strip and bag cane. Maybe you can’t take the path anymore. Bet she’s the gatekeeper. Fine with me…let’s go.”
“No this is public property. Come.”
I didn’t move.
He greeted her. She greeted him. He said he wanted to go down to the river. She said no. I put my gear back on the floor and re-strapped my seatbelt. Soon came the patois loud and clear. Part of me wanted to tell Tommy to leave her alone and get in the car, but she didn’t need my help. He had brawn, but she had a machete. I just made sure the keys were in the ignition just in case she went from slicing cane to slicing Tommy.
The voices soften and Tommy returned to the car.
“She said its private property and we are trespassing. She will let us walk the path if we pay her 1000J each. But I’m not paying her because this is public property. She’s being rude, rude. No, I’m not paying and I’m not going to take her disrespecting me and threatening me and stuff.”
“Threat?!?! Tommy, sweetie pie, I just wanna feed the little fishies.”
He paused, looked down at the container of rice then got in the car without saying another word.
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THIS is what the small entrance fee pays to maintain. The reception grounds are immaculate!
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Did ya jump? I'm in!
OMG Heart be still
ummm nope…lolQuote:
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Sammy, wait til you see pictures & vids from you-know-where…Quote:
Originally Posted by sammyb
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Ahhhhh is all I could say once I was finally wading in the refreshing river of Reach Falls.. As you can see in the video, water shoes are highly recommended. The beautiful but slippery stones don’t cover the entire river area, about four yards out the bottom is sand.
The highlight of these waters is the multitude of fish that call this place their home. And “their” home it is. The security not only patrols the falls 24/7, but they also ensure no one takes home the fish for dinner. My last visit was about 16 months ago. I shot video of the guppies darting over and between the rocks. It was hard to catch a good photo of them because they were so small. The security guard suggested I bring bread crumbs or cooked white rice to toss into the water to draw them out. I remembered the rice this time and couldn’t wait to see what happens. I was shocked to see how big the fish are now. They put on a fascinating show when the rice hit the water. Tommy was like a little kid when he saw the frenzy.
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VERY Nice *v*, that part of Jamaica has me already and we haven't even been .lol
Make Portland happen, Vince. You won't regret it.