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the face of true Jamaican happiness
Great trip report and love the pics. Just curious what book you are reading? It sounds like something I would enjoy with a little sand gravity. I hope SharkHunter feels better soon; I've gotten sick while there before but I decided it's better to feel poorly in Negril than anyplace else. Glad to hear you are having a good time.
Those food pics are killing me!
I twisted my ankle my second trip and was laid up in the room for three days with my ankle swollen as big as my calf and purple. Was the happiest twisted ankle I ever had! :)Quote:
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I forgot you're my neighbor Rumlover. I'd be happy to loan it to you for your next reach!Quote:
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It's not as feminist as it sounds. ;)
Thanks Rumlover, feeling a little better just not 100% YET. Usually I have no promblems here, after all that is the catch phrase on the island. The place we are staying has a few resident cats, well those are the creatures I think God could have skipped but none the less, I am allergic to them. They like to sit on our front porch, where is one of the street walking dogs we see everywhere???? Anyway, keeping my distance and running them off as much as possible, clear sinus' soon come mon.
Could you have made the picture of the book any bigger?! Just kidding, but thanks for clarifying the feminist aspect of the book. Might still be a nice read, let us know if you are distracted enough from the surroundings to finish it. Sharkhunter, I agree about the felines and glad you're feeling better (no judgment people, I love animals).
You have a gorgeous smile! And wow! Those sunset photos are just stunning!!! Hope you frame some!Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkHunter
She is a pretty one isn't she... I was going to say it before but I didn't wanna be creepy but since Eden's commenting I'll put it out there.lol But you do look happy
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Yep, love the nose ring as well......Quote:
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Good morning all! Wow my face is as red as my hair right now. When SH asked if he could post that pic of me I said yes thinking he meant FB. *blushblushblush* thank you all! That really means a lot to me - you have no idea! Definitely eases the pain of my sad discovery this morning. My coffee maker I brought along is not working!!! Fresh roasted beans and no way to brew! I'm devastated! C'mon girls. Open that kitchen for breakfast. This girl needs her coffee!
I have been telling her these things too. Thank you guys for the backup. :D
I have no idea how that pic came out so big! Hahaha hope everyone could read it ok. Lol it is a really good read, just all stores written by women. Could've just as easily been a man telling the story in many cases. And yes, no judgement people. SH and I are both huge animal lovers just both a little sneezy around felines and this one wants to circle our legs 24/7. When we first came she was attached to a different couple but they've left and we've been adopted it seems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumlover
lovin the onsite tag team report! Thanks for putting the time in guys :)
Girl you're gorgeous, love that smile....>Jamaican me happy!!
Sharkhunter...how is it you leave texas and have allergies?? go figure lol
Keep those pics comin!! Pretty please :)
Tizzy, you're right, go figure!! Been allergic to cats my whole life though.Quote:
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I fell behind. Oops. A quick catch up while I'm digesting breakfast. Tuesday began a bit late. We ate breakfast, delicious as always but out of salt fish so had to go with an omelet. It's all good. Back to the room to load up the cooler with Stripes. Spent the next few hours laughing and knocking back Stripes in the pool. SH got water logged and left me to continue pruning/baking. Finally called it quits, only because I ran out of Stripes. It was getting hot and I remembered a post about Rum & Raisin ice cream. Off to Charela we went. It starts raining. A LOT! We are no where near Charela. Don't care. We dance in the rain on the beach. Ok, we didn't dance. It was more of a frolic. Ok, so it wasn't really a frolic. Just more of a light hearted jaunt, laughing and sluicing the rain off our faces every few steps. The drops were huge. We see an abandoned umbrella by a picnic table and claim the spot, cracking up at how drenched we are. The rain lets up a bit, so we're walking again. Charela was finally in site. What a beautiful spot they have! The sweetest lady met us as we came in. I apologized for our dripping and asked if they serve rain weary travelers. She had a good chuckle as she showed us to a table. Moments later she was back with the most absorbent dinner napkins I've ever seen. Ahhhh. Our clothes are still dripping but our skin is dry. And here comes the ice cream. SharkHunter went with the Rum & Raisin. I went with peanut. Couldn't resist. It was amazing! Both of them. Enjoyed the view and beach at Charelas for a bit and then headed home for dry clothes.
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Is it just me or does that ice cream look... LOL
Lounged around a bit and then decided it was time to try some pizza. I have avoided pizza here for a long time but after seeing so many on the board rave about it, I decided it was time. Lobster Pizza and a shrimp cocktail at BarBBarn. Wow! Why did I wait so long to try that?!?! I may never be able to eat pizza at home again. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset, a few photos of which have already been posted. After that, the rum started flowing. Details are a little hazy, and probably a bit racy for the board. ;) So ended Tuesday, another day in paradise.
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I really wish it would've turned out better. That sucker was fast, but there's a mongoose in this picture. Yep. A mongoose.
Great Pics! is the BARBBarn on the beach? If so what area? we would like to try it next time we are there. We had pizza at Belladonna's and it was really good. My wife thinks it's the best pizza she has had. I think it was the atmosphere etc. that made it good. We will have to hit Charela too it seems for dessert!
Next to Bourbon Beach
Yes it's on the beach. Easily spotted from the road or the beach. Black and red on the building and wall. Going towards West End, you'll pass Merrill's, then Legends and Kuyaba, and then there's BarBBarn. Go to Angela's restaurant upstairs. Good stuff!Quote:
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Wednesday morning we slept in a very loooong time. So long that as we were getting ready for breakfast, our phone rang. Miss S was waiting for us. Up we go for our scenic breakfast. No salt fish again. :( omelet it is. It's not long after this the sinuses start for SH. Then the Benadryl. Then the loooong nap. Rained a lot yesterday. Lots of good reading. A mongoose sighting. Lizards everywhere. Loving this rain. It was cool all day. The rain moved out just in time for dinner. We went to Cafe Goa. The waitress rubbed her arms and said it was chilly. We had a good laugh. She had a beautiful singing voice. I still so clearly remember my first visit to Negril 8 years ago. We got in late. Ate dinner. Exhausted. Had a few drinks and went to bed. I woke up very disoriented, just enough light in my room to know I wasn't in Kansas anymore Toto. I try to get my bearings and that's when I hear it. A man outside the room picking up trash and singing. At the top of his lungs and from the bottom of his heart he is singing. I fell in love with Jamaica and her people at that moment and to this day, my heart warms every time I hear someone sing here, even if it's just a line or two.
Back to Cafe Goa. Their curry chicken was fantastic. I'm a big fan or curry and my adopted Indian family back home keeps me stocked up. Cafe Goa was spot on. Got some freshly roasted coffee. Back home, we found K Man and spent the next couple hours playing games with pen and paper. When's the last time you played hangman with actual pen and paper? The K Man is good. Such a smart kid, such a great sense of humor. Glad we could meet him. He'll always be a bright spot in our memories. The rain started again and K Man's mom came and got him - bedtime. I think she's worried he's bothering us although we've told her many time we enjoy his company. I'm even getting a few signs down. So the party went adult only. Rum and cherry juice. Rum and pineapple juice. For all the drinking I don't do at home, I make up for it here. Good rum. Good night.
SharkHunter making K Man keep his hands on his head and mine in my pocket cuz we got caught cheating playing hangman. HahahaAttachment 30272
Gotta watch these two when playin hangman!!!
Nice report!
Re: sinuses/allergies; if you're still there you might want to check your air conditioning filter and clean it with a bleach solution or white vinegar if necessary.
Do you know what type of sign language K-Man uses? Is it ASL or another type ( I know it sounds like a dumb question..but different countries have different sign language ie: British is different from American, etc)
Not a dumb question at all. Some of the signs he's taught me were different than what I knew them as so it may not be ASL. Maybe Markospoon could answer this one...Quote:
Originally Posted by 68Stang
Very good suggestion but our AC unit is held together with what appears to be electrical tape and I don't have any to replace it. Next trip I think I will introduce Jamaica to duct tape...LOL
If u can't duc it F*c it
My fav tool is a roll of hot pink ductape lol
Ok, I got curious. It appears he uses English signs rather than ASL based on his signs for car, van, bus, etc.,.Quote:
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Amen sister! We sport lime green! LOLQuote:
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You and me both!! 4 sureQuote:
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This is so great :)
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Thats interesting..means I will have to look at English sl..and practice for the next time we are there..you never know who your gonna meet. love the pics too..
Don't worry about boring days on your trip report,,,I "hope" my trip report has days of laying on the sand,eat/drink/smoke,,,a little walk then laying on the sand/eat/drink/smoke..........On that last day of vaca when you are leaving soon and wearing those ugly Long pants and nobody looks at you "dead man walking" because they KNOW you are leaving.............I want to just call the airport,change my flight for just One More Day and what I would then do is get my butt on a lounge chair and soak up every lazy minute...
Oh Yumm!! SH, your photo is making me hungry! Love me some callaloo!!
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