Schuttzie, the place is beautiful. Clean, spacious and safe. I had everything thing I needed. The AC in the bedroom was awesome.
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Schuttzie, the place is beautiful. Clean, spacious and safe. I had everything thing I needed. The AC in the bedroom was awesome.
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I had the curried goat which was excellent. The meat was tender and seasoned well. I had been wanting a good curried goat meal for months and this dish truly satisfied that craving.
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I sat for a bit watching Negril go about her night time business.
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Decided to wander across the street to MiYard for a drink or two.
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Very quiet that night. About three people outside and maybe four inside waiting for food to take with them. I got a generous shot of white rum on ice and sat at a table to chill. Sipped a little of the drink and it numbed my taste buds and seared my throat. Talk about strong!! I’m a rum drinker and can put it away with ease, but not overproof straight. I couldn’t drink it or I would end up staggering in the wrong direction or passing out on the way. So I scooped out the ice and carried the rest back with me.
Grabbed a cab back to the room. I figured I owe it to my body and mind to not over do it tonight and get some rest. Yeah, it’s been a long day, but a good one. However, I don’t intend to retire before 2 AM every night if I can help it so I’ll need a driver. Being this is Negril, I know that WILL NOT be a problem.
Poured the rum into a small empty coke zero bottle and capped it. Changed my clothes then hopped in one of the most comfortable beds I ever rested upon. No TV but I had a portable DVD player that I actually bought for O’Neil. Thank goodness I didn’t give it to him. He really wanted this player since he broke the first one I gave him which wasn’t as big or fancy. If he hadn’t messed up he would be enjoying it instead of the thing sharing a bed with me all the way in Negril on a Tuesday night.
That made me smile as I watched the movie Crooklyn and tore the business cards I made for him to shreds. Yup I’m feeling much better now…
I liked the way you handled the Oneil situation...Good job,lol!
Negril luxury apartments look very nice and you definitely cant beat the price!
Vi. Luv the pictures of Negril Luxery Apts. Sorry you were disappointed by Oneal...proud of you for not lingering around ..not a way to spend your vacation that you work so hard for...whew whoo. Let the fun begin can't wait to hear more
Nice photos, do you any of the goat left? =)
Thank you kaycee. I didn’t like how “ugly” I got with him before I left, but I couldn’t help it. My promise is “Don’t mess with my time in Jamaica and no one will get hurt.”. Well he had to learn the hard way. It was the price of the apartments that caught my attention because I like cheap, but the accommodations are FAR from cheap.Quote:
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Thanks girl!!! Sparkle no telling what the rum would have convinced me to do to him or his car if I stayed around. I had to get far away from that temptation.Quote:
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lol Sammy I WISH!!!Quote:
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7/16/14 - wednesday, day 13
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Up early to a sky full of sunshine and a refrigerator full of nothing. I’m hungry so I head out to look for food.
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As soon as I stepped out the gate, a car pulls up. Driver asked to take me to where I need to go. Told him I was only going to the corner store so walking won’t be a problem. He smiled and told me it would be a pleasure to drive me a foot if I let him. Thought that was cute so I got in we drive off.
“Now see…why didn’t you just get in the car in the first place instead of being selfish.”
“Selfish?!? You call me selfish??”
“You have a pen and some paper in that bag?”
“Yeah…why??”
“Take down my number so you can call me later.”
“Sure…I make it a point to ride with drivers who insult me.”
“That wasn’t an insult. I apologize if it sound like a insult. Take my number.”
“Okay what is it?”
“My name Peter. P-E-T-E…”
“I now how to spell your name. What’s the number?”
We get to the corner. He asks where I’m going. Told him to get breakfast and asked if he could recommend someplace close by. He turned right, then drove in the opening between the shopping center and bar.
“They have good food here. Call me when you finish and I’ll take you to where you want to go next. My number is 876-…”
“Okay, got it. Thanks Peter.”
“Dial me now to make sure you write down the correct numbers.”
“I wrote what you said. I’ll call if I need a ride. How much do I owe you for the ride?“
“100J. I won’t hear from you. You too selfish to bother.”
“Bye Peter.”
LOL welcome to Negril!!!
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Had breakfast at juicy something. Not a bad looking place tucked in the yard at the bend. No photos of the outside because people were eating and I was too close to not be seen pointing a camera at them while they chew. The food was okay, but expensive.
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Peter...DWL coming from easy going Portland I know you were in shock lol! Negril not easy.
vi, did you use a private ride to negril? or knudson part way? curious of cost of private driver . . .
Ugh! I just realized I was in negril that same week. Too bad...
LOL, yeah he was rude.
Sammy he was as fine as he was cocky so that should tell why I humored him for those five minutes. I was hoping he would become a little more “Portland” for me.Quote:
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JitterBug I hopped on Knutsford to Negril from Ocho Rios.Quote:
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awwwwwwwww SamIA too bad is right. So, when are you going to start your trip report????????????Quote:
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But Schuttzie, he said he was being honest, not rude. He interpreted my not giving him business as being selfish. But he came across more as being a bully than rude.Quote:
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Too bad O'neil didn't work out, look on the bright side of things. Had you given him the dvd player and business cards you would've really been disappointed. It's plenty of times I brought things for people in Jamaica and they attitude changes they show there true self and I regret doing anything for them. It's a coincidence I was just talking about Luxury Negril Appointments with a friend today who is looking into staying there in November. I plan on checking it out on my next reach also. I love Swordfish's brown stew chicken and frequent it plenty of times to enjoy that amazing view. Juicy J's food is pretty good, I use to drink there blended juice all the time. On my last reach it was all boxed juice. They have also did some upgrading and added a bar.
Cute apartment - love the orange tile in the bath.
Yes, it sucks to bring stuff for folks and then feel like time (and money)was wasted on the effort. True colors do definitely show out!
Please, Butterfly, do check out the apartments. You will love them I promise. OH the place I ate at is called Juicy J’s??? I never got back but I’m going to keep it in mind for the future. Think I want to give their lunch a try. O’Neil chucked more than the DVD player & cards out the window when he messed up. I bring a lot of things I use only there then give it to either him or my friend Sandra. Well he asked for about 8 other items. They ALL came to Negril with me and I gave them to a deserving unknown there. I knew it all got to him when he called asking for the items. What a pleasure it was to say to him…you kissed them all good bye when didn’t keep your word t me.
So true Goldilocks…sucks big time, but we learn, right??? Don’t let it stop us from doing for others we meet, just makes us more cautious and selective.
Walked to Value Master to pick up the products I left in Portland. They actually had a couple of bottles of summer’s eve on the shelf, but when I saw that 735J price tag I understood why they were still there. I opted for a bar of lavender Palmolive soap. My body will just have to understand.
After I left the store I searched for a driver to take me to a beach. Saw an older gentleman standing in front of nice roomy van. He asked if I needed a ride, told him yes to the beach. Said he only takes groups but has someone else in mind. He walks over to the white corolla and taps on the window. Poor guy was napping.
“He takes single passengers. This is a good man. He’ll take care of you.”
And so begins my experience with “drivah A”. He’s “A” because he’s the first driver I added to my contacts and hung out with…his name doesn’t begin with an “A”.
Told him I wanted to lounge on the beach, but because I was staying on the cliffs I didn’t know what properties would allow me to crash for a while. He suggested Margaritaville so that’s where we headed. “drivah A” is not much of a talker/conversation contributor but I found him to be a kind, gentle soul. Someone with an unaggressive nature. I took his number and said I will call when I’m ready to leave.
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What a splendid day it is!!! Margaritaville is the perfect place to chill. Free lounge chairs (get there early) with umbrellas. Just tip the working guys who set you up and dig those holes to anchor the umbrellas. Not easy stuff out in that sun. Free WIFI but it’s not consistent. They won’t chase you from a table no matter how long you park there. The beach has a nice expanse and the stream of interesting people that pass through is quite entertaining.
I stayed inside most of the time doing a little writing and a lot of people watching. My intentions were to stick around and have a late lunch here. That is until I saw the menu prices. I knew they were expensive but GEEEEE I couldn’t see myself paying $8 for French fries in a paper cone. But people were ordering food like it was practically free. I ordered a bottle of water and a cup of ice…that almost broke my morning budget.
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Was there for about 2 hours. Time seem to slip away without notice when you are relaxed and enjoying the moment. I mean I can’t say I was having a “ball” that afternoon, but I was definitely “okay”.
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I was getting hungry so after counting my hundreds of dollars (6 of them) I had to search for a budge place to eat. Packed up my belongs and headed west. Going to take my time looking at the different shops and trying to decide who will get this six-hundred dollars…lol
Just a few feet from Margaritaville is a little area where women are selling things. I was interested in the table of fresh vegetables. Particulalary the cucumbers so nicely displayed. I approached and a friendly voice called to me asking if I see something that interest me. I looked up, smiled and said yes. The small framed woman came near to me with a smile brighter than the sun. Your cucumbers are beautiful. How much??
“100J each” she responds.
“Oh…” thinking about how much I had on me “No thank you…I”
Then it was like she had a demon in her!! She freaked out on me bad.
“Don’t thank me!!!! Thank me for what??!!?? You call me over, I come and you want nuttin. You waste my breath and my time. Don’t stop and ask how much when you nuh gonna buy!!! Don’t say “NO THANK YOU” to me!!!.”
Oh no, a small crowd is gathering. I’m waiting for someone to shout “FIGHT FIGHT!”
She waved me off like I was lowly drifter, then stormed away shouting to the other ladies “She nuh want nuttin but tell me “No Tanks!! She nuh haffi tank me. She waste me time!!!!”
I was too shocked to move. I felt I needed to explain…defend myself to her and everyone staring at me. I could only stand at the table with my mouth wide open shaking my head. Once she reached her shaded spot next to the other women she continued screaming at me, but I couldn’t hear what she was saying. Just when I was about to slip my hands under the small table and flip it over to watch the fruits and vegetables tumble onto the sand, a younger lady ran to me. She apologized for the woman’s behavior and invited me to come look at her table. I declined but thanked her for extending the offer and calming me down.
*sigh* No I wasn’t going to turn over the table, but I was really upset. I walked from that point all the way to Alfred’s without taking a single picture and barking “NO!” to every vendor who approached me along the way.
I got it together when a young woman asked me if I would like a massage. I hate massages, yet it was something about her smile that told me she knew that but spoke to me because she saw I was troubled. Her voice and the look in her eye calmed me down completely. I asked how much a foot massage is. “$10.” Told her I didn’t have it on me but would consider having her do it the next day. She, still smiling, said “No Problem, Sweetheart.”
I took a minute to stop and notice the ocean and actually laugh when I remember that cranky woman’s face screaming at me. I know I was forgetting the incident because I remembered I was HUNGRY!
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I didn’t’ call drivah “A” but decided to hop a different taxi to take me to the room. After a shower I got a ride back to MiYard for one of those egg sandwiches I read so much about. The place was just as empty as it was last night. Had a drink, not as strong as before, and listened to music for about 20 minutes. The sandwich was ready so I went back to the room to eat.
Didn’t realize how big it is so I only ate half. Not bad and very satisfying.
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While I was watching a dvd, drivah “A” called to see if I wanted to hang out. If he had called before I ate I would have gone. But told him no, perhaps tomorrow. He was cool with that…I was cool with my second day in Negril.
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all sounds lovely. i debate with myself about staying on the cliffs . . . beach always wins for me . . .
oh Lawd no that beach vendor didn't...................no matter how you have to deal with the hustle, Negril keeps calling doesn't she ..sigh
HUGE egg sandwich wow!
Liking your flow, keep it coming.
I'm a beach gal too JitterBug, but I couldn't pass up that rate and it was last minute. It took a little getting used to but I handled it pretty good...especially knowing how to walk the busy road up that end.
I tell you Sammy, I knew it wasn't going to be boring in Negril, but didn't think it would be brutal!!! Portland spoiled me. LOL
and thank you both for hangin in with me.
Wow, what a rude lady, I would of walked away as you did. People watching, isn't it the best. When I'm at the beach my favorite thing to do is grab a cocktail at
sunset, and hop up on the lifeguard stand at CoCo , to watch the sunset, and people watch, best part of the day !!!
7/17/14 - thusday, day 14
Breakfast in the room. Mangos that came with me from Port Antonio. Boy were they sweet.
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Decided to hang out at Travellers today. I thought about having breakfast there but the mangos were plenty so maybe lunch.
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Now jojo that sounds like something I would like to do but I don't think I could hop up on the lifeguard stand...LOL Yeah she was rude and honestly, I didn't know how to handle it. When the people came around they looked at me like I did something wrong. Oh well it was all a part of the experience.Quote:
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I love the restraint you had with that vendor. I would've wanted to defend myself but it would'nt be worth it, giving people power to destroy your mood. I've learned to just ignore miserable people who welcome a fight to let off some steam. I love the egg sandwiches at miyard also. Travelers bring back so many memories I use to frequent it before they made all the upgrades. I took my mom there on vacation and they accomodated us with a ramp because she was in a wheelchair. I recall sending her to the bar to get us ice cold redstripes. I remember the smile on her face as she rolled back and forth down that lane to the bar. She also made friends with the owner and I have pictures of her with the red stripes and the owner, Mr. Welllington. He use to own a taxi company in Brooklyn, New York.
Negril does keep one on their game. My beach spot is Coconut International, down near the Traveller's end of the beach in the Bar B Barn, Mom's Place area. Good food, good people. Coletta's up near Shamrock, Jah B's cottages area is my go to for great and inexpensive box food.
I've seen and been in disagreements/situations a brewin' that ended with a simple "Have a blessed day" and walk away. It's all part of the game that is Negril. Does sometimes get tiresome. And those drivers (and others) can be bossy; "take my number, go here, don't go there." Whatever dude, I've already got a plan. I don't know if they are just used to herding clueless tourists or trying to see how compliant I may be, but I am neither clueless nor compliant so I mess with their heads a bit. :cool:
Goldilocks, Coconut international is my "go to" place as well Angela and Kiddy are good people. I kind of adopted there grandson Junior since the age of 2, every visit I bring him things.
Vi, you are a good one. That lady would have ended up with sandy vegetables...Lol!
Mango looks good! I can tell it's sweet,yummy!
Oh Vi, words cannot describe this report. It is sweeter than the pineapple you were eating.....I was swimming along in the ocean, eating the pineapple and mango I can still taste those fruits yum yum yummy. You really outdid yourself this time. Now that female that grabbed your boobie ...she will try it again with someone else and she will not be so lucky. Dong something like that could just bring on your demise. Looking forward to more and thanks for sharing :)
Yes Vi, I’ll only be venturing through Ochi and PA for a day but I will take what I can get. Glad the Oneil situation didn’t sour the remainder of your trip. You’ve had some nyce accomodations, real chill and beautiful. To encounter your Negril driver after being in your Portland zen zone, nah easy, but he learned that day lol. You discovered swordfish, yayyy, I enjoy the view, vibe and all of the meals I’ve had at there and they have ice cream too. Could you make that mango look anymore tantalizing, geeze, I tried to lick the screen ;)
hi vi, any more?
Butterfly, what an precious memory of your mom that will bring you lasting smiles. So glad the Wellingtons treated her like royalty.Quote:
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SWEET!!! I feel you Goldilocks!!! I stopped by Coconuts and met the owner, I think she was the owener, but anyway they were closed for a couple of days for repairs. Didn't make it back before having to leave.Quote:
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Summer thank you so much for your very inspiring comments...you certainly know how to keep me lifted. More on the way.Quote:
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Mokatee, I know no matter how small the taste Portland will satisfy. I really like Swordfish so much I ate there twice that visit. The view is magnificent.Quote:
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Hey JitterBug...more on the wayQuote:
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LOL @ sandy vegetables!!! TRUST kaycee...that almost happened.Quote:
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Found a sliver of a slot to park and chill in. Wasn't easy because the beach area here is small and the lounges in the shade are few.
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No problem. As long as I can get my wide hips off and on this thing without kicking the person beside me onto the sand.
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Before I start to do whatever, I strolled next door to Errol's for a beer.
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