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We were so lucky to have a clear day flying to the rock. Looking out of the window I thought to myself, if this plane can’t make it to Jamaica just land safely on one of those islands. Any of them will do just fine. Such a beautiful site compared to the frozen tundra our tired eyes left behind. We knew we were about to see places we would never want to leave...
Beautiful!
Enjoy! We'll shovel while you're gone :)
We took Rockys Tours from the airport. Our flight was 45 minutes delayed but our chauffeur extraordinaire (Wayne) was there waiting for us as and as we would soon find out would be giving us a very good history lesson about his people/country. We purchased a couple of red stipes and our first hummingbird ever (I know, “its pink” but it was so tasty and not overly sweet!) and off we went. We hit a traffic jam in Lucea and waited an hour to get through it but no problem mon, its 84 degrees. We made a quick stop for a six pack of red stripe light to calm my nerves. The driving in this country is crazy; everyone drives like they have a death wish. I think they’re confused, they don’t know whether to drive on the right or left hand side of the road. “No rules. A little over two hours later at 4:30pm we arrived at the White Sands. Quick to the room to drop our bags and right to the beach. Our first steps on Negril sand looking towards the cliffs.
Edit: Oops, that was our first steps next morning phote...LOL
Here is our first.
Nice...
We walked on the beach far enough that the waves washed sand onto the tops of our feet. We breathed the salty ocean air deep into our lungs. We’re finally here. Pinch me baby pinch me... We stood there for the better part of 10 minutes with grins from ear to ear. Then I got thirsty so we walked up to the closest bar. Does anyone recognize it?
Fo Sure! That's Tony At White Sands! Hey Tony! Wagwan!
From there we headed towards the cliffs in search of NBCC to meet some boardies. We had no problem with vendors (thanks for the advice from you fellow boardies) a quick raise of the hand and a polite no thank you and they didn’t pursue. On our way we stopped and admired one of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve ever seen.
:cool:We headed back up the beach all the way past White Sands and further stopping in for a beverage and meeting more very friendly people. This gentleman was a very friendly character.
Needless to day it was a long day. Next morning we met Flex aka juiceman, bought a quart of mango and sat down to a basic but good breakfast at White Sands.
My poor wife, I dragged her up and down that beach for hours yesterday. Both of us could hardly get out of bed this morning our legs and feet were so sore.You’d think after all the beach walking yesterday she would want to be grounded today but to my surprise we started walking up the beach again right after breakfast. We were on another mission. I met this chick on the walk, I wanted to take her home with me.
Rudy the bartender from Alfred's! Our favorite bartender on the beach. Funny dude!
Cool man, sounds and looks like your discovering one of the most beautiful places on earth:) Especially when your fresh of the jet coming from Canada.
Thanks for the pics bro, enjoy your trip.
We're walking down the beach and we hear this lovely voice calling out from the vendor's market. They were just setting up and she was the first one open. My wife needed a hat so we went on over. I think her name was Violet; lovely woman full of happiness and the smile on her face was infectious. We picked out a hat and a towel for my wife and Violet picked out a towel for me. There will be no mix ups with my towel with anyone else’s...
Yup Rudy at Alfreds. I rescued him from a pretty assertive European woman dressed in a lacy see thru jumpsuit with a black bra and black thong underneath. And there i was in my shorts and tshirt waiting for fish and chips to go. Someone has got to save Rudy ;-)
Great pics