Thanks Vince. As you can see, I share your love of Portland and her surroundings. Can't wait to return.
I truly appreciate you and anyone else for letting me know the post was enjoyable and/or informative.
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Thanks Vince. As you can see, I share your love of Portland and her surroundings. Can't wait to return.
I truly appreciate you and anyone else for letting me know the post was enjoyable and/or informative.
Vi there is a book called The Pirates Daughter, that is a fictional story based on the reality of who lived in that cottage on Navy Island and what went on there - well worth the read = especially after you have spent time around Portie, it's fun to know the spots they are talking about.
Thanks for sharing this report Vi. You got me all jacked up for our upcoming trip to PA. Thanks for taking the time. Now I'm heading over to read your new/old report. :)
Suz, I have that book and it's good. The True History of Paradise is another good book written by the same author. Her name slips my mind... Margaret,...something.
The Pirates DaughterQuote:
Originally Posted by Suz
Editorial Review - Library Journal vol. 132 iss. 14 p. 126 (c) 09/01/2007
In the late 1940s, Errol Flynn established a home on Navy Island, off the coast of Jamaica. What little is known of this aspect of Flynn's life is the springboard for Cezair-Thompson's fictional account. Told from the perspective of Ida, the young island girl Flynn seduces, and May, the product of their affair, this sprawling story traces the evolution of Jamaica from a British colony through the violence and political upheaval of the 1960s and 1970s. The story is mesmerizing in the first half and loses focus in the second. Fatally flawed as Flynn is, some of the lifeblood of the story is sapped once he dies. The drawn-out conclusion involving the mysterious Austrian Baron Ida eventually marries fails to captivate, partly because the character is such a cipher. Nevertheless, many readers will be pulled into the depiction of the evolving and multiethnic Jamaican culture and the issues of identity the novel raises. Recommended for public libraries.—Christine DeZelar-Tiedman, Univ. of Minnesota Libs., Minneapolis
Thanks for the book suggestion, Suz. After reading the reviews and summary I decided to order it. Looking forward to reading it. I did find out there are a few boats that take folks over to the island. There was a huge party over there that lasted until 2:00AM! I found out about it the next day. :( So I plan to know what’s up on Navy Island when I return.
jeannieb, I just got back from spending a fantastic week in Port Antonio. The sunshine filled every single day but one where it rained heavily in the morning but cleared away in time for evening partying. I’m sure you will receive the same glorious weather during your stay.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeannieb
I have a few more photos from the July visit to post....soon come
Thank-you for the fix! Really nice pictures!
So glad I finally decided to check out the PA board. Thoroughly enjoyed your trip report and pictures Vi...what a treat!! Thank you :)
What a perfect way to spend my Sunday...eating butterpecan ice cream and reading your trip report. The pictures were simply BEAUTIFUL. I am definitely planning my adventure to Port Antonio...thanks for pushing me in that direction. I hope you will allow me to email you for suggestions and any info you can offer:D
Vi, this was an estatic read. Your report transported me right there. Simply beautiful!! I must get that book The Pirates Daughter.:)
Thanks Papamark, Love4Jamaica and Summer.
Sure L4Jam, ask away! BTW, I will be posting about my recently visit soon.
Thanks for the great report. Mrs sandman and myself are already excited for our return to Jamaica after skipping this year. We made a trip to Cuba for a wedding then I did a solo fishing trip to Puerto Rico while my wife is doing a school trip to Costa Rica at easter. But Jamaica is calling us back. We are planning on heading towards Port Antonio this time and perhaps skipping Negril. Will have plenty of questions.
This sounds like something you would do. Loving as always you report.Quote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
Love Love Loved your report!! Knew I wanted to see for myself but now- now?! Now, I wonder how long will be long enough? Thanks so much. Laughed out loud and truly 'fulljoyed' your account! Will be sure to keep my eyes peeled for more of what you've got to share.... Blessed Be. C
Hi, Vi,Quote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
Loving your reports. Could you be more specific about where you were when the mosquitos attacked (so I can avoid it)? They love me. I will remember the lime cure, never tried it before. Had good luck this last time in Jamaica with cortisone ointment.
Never been to Port Antonio, would love to get there sometime.
Many thanks!
Sandman, please feel free to ask away.
Thank you doctoro
Luckychris, Thanks for the compliment and kind words. You sound like your soul, like mine, is attracted to that area of Jamaica few get to understand and appreciate. Hope you haven’t gone too far from the message board because I’ll be posting again soon.
Welcome qwerty! Glad you enjoyed the reports. I was at Cynthia’s restaurant. It’s situated to the left after descending the roadway down to Winnifred Beach. I was inside gobbling down some real good food while they were gobbling down on my legs. I imagine the mosquitoes are bad there because the place is closer to the bush than the ocean. I started keeping lime slices on me ever since my first mass biting attack in Negril. Sprays do keep them away. So if you go and decide to eat inside (they also have tables set up outside of the restaurant) you will be fine if you spray your legs. Should you get nipped, rub the lime over the bite…the itching will stop immediately and there will be no swelling.
Me too! if only I could!Quote:
Originally Posted by SPARKLE1010
WHAT A GREAT READ! Thanks for sharing and posting all the great shots.
Any chance you can restore your pictures in the other thread you started?
Hi booger. I'm glad you enjoyed the report. as for the pictures in the other thread I don't have clue as to what happened!!! All my pictures are loaded on the same site so I don't know why those aren't showing now. I'll check it out and see what I can do
man...all that work... :(
Everything looks fine on this end. I'm going to have to seek Rob's help with this :(
A little late but just stumbled upon this? Port Antonio has been on my list for a while now, going to have to make the time. I made a few trips to Treasure Beach and need to get back there too.
Thank You so much for the time and energy that you have put into this thread. It was a wonderful trip for me through your wonderful photos and commentary.
Thank you so much Nick. I'm glad you enjoyed the journey.
I just got back from an outstanding visit to Portland. I will be posting a little something so check back in a few days.
yeppie!!!!!!!!!!~im ready for some pics from vi!!!!!
(((VI))) Woo Hoo Vi is going to start posting pictures...can't wait to see.... I need a JA fix :)
Agreed^^^^^^^^^^^
*VI* Thank-you so much for all the time and LOVE you have put into this report. Simply WONDERFUL~!! We have got to go back to that area. It was a lovely way to start my day~~ Looking forward to your next trip report~ I like the way you think~~and write. Thanks again.
Loved your report Vi! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you SPARKLE, Vince, Jim-Donna and sandy-girl. I appreciate you peeking in and sharing your kind words.
Jim-Donna, I can’t sing praises about this soul-satisfying place loud enough. I come back feeling a little more smarter after each visit because I always learn something new about Jamaica as well as myself.
Glad you enjoy the report. I HOPE to start posting the next report (and/or reports :)) sometime next week. Please do think of going back…some exciting things are in the works within that wonderful parish.
Btw Jim-Donna…I LOVE your avatar!
Im late,but I loved this report!!