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

The lighting is not so great, but here is a little snippet video with Banton:

http://youtu.be/xryTxLWl_ws

I had mentioned in an earlier post that my flight was delayed five hours, forcing me to change flights at the last moment (thank god I had cell and called the USA 800 number instead of waiting forever on line), but I did not divulge all the details about what was at stake.

I am in law school, and I had maximized my absences to make the trip -- THEIR spring break did not coincide with MY spring break, lol -- so had I missed that coming Monday at school, I would have FLUNKED the semester with no recourse, and that would have messed up my student loan and everything else. I HAD to make it back to Los Angeles that night.

Good news, by finding another flight and being delayed just two hours, I would not only make it back, as things turned out, but I got a chance to check out MOBAY VIP club -- wow that place is nice. I even took a shower there, and I LOVE showers.

And while I was glad to be heading back, there was also a big part of me that had a tough time saying goodbye to Negril. Jamaica is such a magical place. It's on my mind constantly.

Cutting to real time, it's been three weeks since I've returned. I still dream of Jamaica every night. Am I the only one who often dreams of Jamaica while in North America????

Hi Gerry! I can so relate to those feelings. It's hard to shake the memories of a wonderful trip even after being home for several weeks. And, you certainly had a ton of amazing adventures in Negril to replay in your head! Just focus on your next trip to get you through!
By any chance, do you happen to go to UCLA law school? One of my best friends is in his 3rd year there. :-)

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Originally Posted by Eden

By any chance, do you happen to go to UCLA law school? One of my best friends is in his 3rd year there. :-)

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Nah, my law school is based in the Cayman Islands where USA officials can't track them down, lol (jk)

Here are some more pics (top to bottom):

1, By popular demand, more Tizzy

2, Nice family, nice smiles

3, Brasi is action

Brasi you looked smashing dahling!!!

Here's some more pics (top to bottom):

1, Nice day at the beach

2, Natisha, great service at Chicken Lavish

3, Marley and Ninja havin' their cake and drinking it, too

4, Devon, a good cabbie hangin' at Ricks

5, Treehouse, a great beach hotel with good food!

AWESOME gerry ...... just catching up! ....you were so awesome at the flop! what a sport!!!!!! You have some awesome pictures!

A few things I left out:

1, It's all good between me and Gas. No, I did not rent a scooter from him again, but I beeped and waved to him throughout the week. The first few times, Gasford waved for me to come say hello, but I never stopped -- wanted to drive him crazy a bit, lol.

2, Roadside Jerk chicken update -- I didn't eat as much chicken this time around, but it was nice to see SLICE TO THE BONE was back in his usual spot in front of Ricks. He is a bit sporadic, some reaches he is there and others he is not, but the guy cooks a mean chicken. It's almost ironic that such as organic, home-style recipe as jerk chicken is best served at the biggest tourist spot! I also was glad to see Winston still operating on seven-mile, along with a few others .... Best food ever.

3, Digicel prices -- Went in with Brasi the first day to Digicel. Shayne picked us up and Brasi wanted his own phone this time, plus I re-upped minutes. I think for the phone and minutes was close to $60 -- same as mine three reaches ago ..... I hear if you go to Sav you can get a better deal, but of course that involves going to Sav, which is kind of a long trip .... Also, towards the end of my stay, I accidentally jumped into the pool at Seastar Inn with the phone in my pocket -- and I had not consumed a single sub sandwich, oddly enough, just my usual absent-minded, Mr. Magoo self.

4, I met a few really intriguing ex pats, and all of them seemed really happy and really at peace. I can only imagine the incredible life it would be to live in Negril, but alas I had a bit too much going on in real life back in USA. But I can dream, can't I? It's a very special community, seven mile beach and the West End cliffs, and overall I've never met so many nice people, locals and expats alike, and that's the biggest reason of all of why I love Jamaica.

Love your pics and report, that last one of you cracked me up! That very last pic you just posted..where was that taken at?