So we are here in Paradise

We arrived on Sunday night. Stopped at Mega Mart - bought groceries but had to use credit card as scotia bank was down.

The weather is awesome the ocean is warm.

Yesterday morning we walked from Bloody Beach to Alfreds.

Stopped on the way back to Myrnas Bar for a beer - 140 Jama0ican dollars.

Nice walk-no problem with Higglers since we were out early.

We ate at Ciao Jamaica - they offer free pickup and return.
Had an excellent dinner - I had the scotch bonnet grilled snapper and my husband had the shrimp scampi's. We also ordered a Pizza to go - it was sooo good, they make excellent pizza.

Just making some local java - high mountain coffee. Coffee is great, no acidity and smooth and of course with some rum cream.

Today we are spending day at beach and getting into a good book.

Chow for now!

that's livin.....

Sounds great. See u saturday.
Where is Myrna,s?

Sounds like a nice start of vacation

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Sounds great. See u saturday.
Where is Myrna,s?

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Yah its a little passed Sandy Haven. Funny situation - we were enjoying our ice cold beer and two nice Jamaican ladies rubbed some gel from the aloe plant on our backs and shoulders - felt great -they were looking out for us pasty white Canadians.

Yah we are planning to hit Seastar on Saturday!

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We arrived on Sunday night. Stopped at Mega Mart - bought groceries but had to use credit card as scotia bank was down.

The weather is awesome the ocean is warm.

Yesterday morning we walked from Bloody Beach to Alfreds.

Stopped on the way back to Myrnas Bar for a beer - 140 Jama0ican dollars.

Nice walk-no problem with Higglers since we were out early.

We ate at Ciao Jamaica - they offer free pickup and return.
Had an excellent dinner - I had the scotch bonnet grilled snapper and my husband had the shrimp scampi's. We also ordered a Pizza to go - it was sooo good, they make excellent pizza.

Just making some local java - high mountain coffee. Coffee is great, no acidity and smooth and of course with some rum cream.

Today we are spending day at beach and getting into a good book.

Chow for now!

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Sounds bliss!. My mouths watering thinking of the delicious latte with Rum Cream I'd have daily. Have a great holiday!!

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Sounds great. See u saturday.
Where is Myrna,s?

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beside Rooms, soon come

I've been to Negril about 18 times and the First day is STILL great, whether it's the view from the cliffs or Long Bay.

Hey,I've done Christmas Day a lot and it's Still good too! Tell the girl at the bar at Sun Beach Fred Stripe said Hi!

Enjoy...

Had a great day at the beach. Started my Grisham book. We went to Cosmos for dinner - also provide free pick up and return. Wow my first time trying conch - awe so good. Had conch soup and conch bites. Hubby loved the grilled king fish.*We would definitely go back. Good prices for wine and beer too. Tomorrow we made arrangements for live lobsters to cook.

Sounds wonderful, Monica! Keep enjoying your stay!

Sounds like a great time.

Sounds great, keep it coming :)

We got here Sunday during a rain storm, had a great evening still yet. Has rained the last 2 days all evening but hey, we're back on the rock! Ya Mon weather is looking much better the rest of the week tho so it's all good, Irie Times Mon!

Wow - Sand G r a v I t y - Holly crow - we spent the day at the beach - We planned on doing the Love Crawl but just could not leave the beautiful ocean. My husband and I love food and love to cook and prepare whats in season so we shopped at/fruit strands/markets. Only could get 6 eggs -still shortage. We got lobster from fisherman and making pasta with fresh lobster. Excellent view of Gilligans Island and sunset.

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Such a beautiful sunset last evening!

Did you know that the Professor from Gilligans island who died last week flew 44 missions in a B-24 bomber during WW2? Was shot down and lived.

I, for one, did not know that..Wow, who da thunk it?

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Wow - Sand G r a v I t y - Holly crow - we spent the day at the beach - We planned on doing the Love Crawl but just could not leave the beautiful ocean. My husband and I love food and love to cook and prepare whats in season so we shopped at/fruit strands/markets. Only could get 6 eggs -still shortage. We got lobster from fisherman and making pasta with fresh lobster. Excellent view of Gilligans Island and sunset.

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We did the exact same ting. All booked for the bus but last minute we couldn't leave the beach

Ahhhh to live vicariously!! Thank you so much for posting Monica, sounds like a lovely trip so far :)

Thank you we are having an amazing time. And thank you Kahuna 3, guess what I found? Yum!!
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Having so much fun - such a small world here in Negril -met a family whom we initially met last year at Montego Bay Airport. Went to Seastar and my husband met a co-worker from Toronto.

Today we walked the beach to the west end, the morning sun is the best!!! Of course, stopped at Myrna's for a beer then proceeded to the round about.
We had a craving for a good burger so we took a route taxi to Aubee's. We both got the mini burgers(450.00/each) and they were awesome and filling for a mini.

Also had a ceasar from Seastar and they were sooo good - that was my clamato fix (can't find Clamato).

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monica, I think you are the one that pm'd me with questions I am glad you made it down and that you and your husband are having a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing and reading more if you have time to post.

First home cooked Sunday dinner in Negril
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Looks yummy, I love food pics. Keep 'em comin'

Just love the shopping experience at Hi-Lo. Helpful in store and also helped carry bags and flag taxi. OK we love jerk and could not believe what we found. It was so tasty - a nice smoky flavour with a little bit of a bite.
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The sidewalk - made some friends!
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Lunch - Ya Mon rasta lasagna
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I am starving!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG those food pics are great. Are those potatoes on your home cooked dinner?

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I am starving!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG those food pics are great. Are those potatoes on your home cooked dinner?

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Yes they are potatoes that we picked up in town.

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Just love the shopping experience at Hi-Lo. Helpful in store and also helped carry bags and flag taxi. OK we love jerk and could not believe what we found. It was so tasty - a nice smoky flavour with a little bit of a bite.
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I will definitely be on the lookout for that :p

Wow, its been so long since I went to Cosmo's. Was there my my very first visit to Negril in the 80"s. Also had conch soup. Glad to hear they still serve good food.

Love the photo from Treehouse. Last year we had to walk through the pool area since the water was up so high. Beautiful shot!

Jerk Bacon! I am definitely seeking that out. Will make for many yummy BLTs

Jerk Bacon..... mmmmmmm bacon

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Just love the shopping experience at Hi-Lo. Helpful in store and also helped carry bags and flag taxi. OK we love jerk and could not believe what we found. It was so tasty - a nice smoky flavour with a little bit of a bite.
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I doubt If Canada Customs will let me bring that home.... :(

Sooooo our last day here in Negril - that dreaded feeling !! We already miss this place and we haven't even left. Had a great day - enjoyed the morning sun at the ocean.

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Wow, thanks Kylake for you recommendation of lobster at Fireman's Pit. How fresh, right from the sea to the grill - perfectly grilled and basted.

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Went to Café Goa, we got 2 lbs of Blue Mountain green coffee beans that we will roast at home. Great place to buy Blue Mountain (roasted or green) and to stop and enjoy a cup of coffee.

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We had our Valentines dinner at Sandy Haven but unfortunately we forgot camera. Excellent deal of 60.00/couple - 5 course meal with champagne. The food was fantastic!!! I had the beef tenderloin and my husband had the stuffed chicken breast. Soooo amazing from soup to main to dessert. Had such a satisfying dinning experience.

We are enjoying a few night caps and sitting out here listing to the waves crash against the rock.

Have a safe trip home and thanks for sharing. Question, how do you roast the green coffee beans at home?

Very impressive lobster. That's about as big as they get in Negril.

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Very impressive lobster. That's about as big as they get in Negril.

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Gerry that lobster was a little over 3 lbs - my husband and I shared. Wow, Fireman had bigger ones in that trap - up to 5lbs.

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Have a safe trip home and thanks for sharing. Question, how do you roast the green coffee beans at home?

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We choose green beans because they are smaller (they get bigger once roasted) -easier to pack and cheaper. A friend of ours roasts their beans in a hot oven on a baking sheet - but you have to be careful that they do not burn. I roast them on stove in a heavy cast iron pan, stirring constantly. When they go through the first crack (like popcorn) it will be a light roast. You continue to stir until the desired colour depending on what type of roast you want, light, medium or dark. For a dark roast, it will go through 2 cracks but take off the heat right away. Pour the beans on a baking sheet to cool. We love Blue Mountain coffee and cant wait to try fresh roasted.