Just saw a reference to the Anchovy road in Big Shineys report. Any more info from those who have used it?How much longer is it. Road conditions, sights to see etc. Always looking for an adventure somewhere! Thanks
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Just saw a reference to the Anchovy road in Big Shineys report. Any more info from those who have used it?How much longer is it. Road conditions, sights to see etc. Always looking for an adventure somewhere! Thanks
I use it all the time. Check my latest video in the "living in Jamaica" forum here at Negril.com.
Linston of Linstons's taxi is offering that way to Negril for no extra cost.
It turn's your arrival into a tour of inland Jamaica.
Cap
The inland road is a fabulous route to take if you've been coming down here for some time. It's quite windy/curvy & you're driving through a few towns...it can take approx an extra 30 min.
You'll see gorgeous lush countryside...quaint towns with a bustle of activity going on....you have to stop at Borders for pork which is Boston style jerk (cooked differently than Red Dragon but equally as delicious)...you end up coming through Savanna La Mar enroute to Negril....
I love taking the mountain road. Very interesting roadside scenes and beautiful scenery. Quickest way from MoBay to Sav or Black River and a nice meander to Negril.
Thanks all. Will definitely use that route on my way in next time!
Mmmm, Bnewb said Borders.
Try the chicken foot and cow-skin soup.
This sounds great, im always upi up for a new adventure :)
Now to find a driver that will take me on this road, with a good phone, and stops for cocktails.!!!!!
Ill definitely pass on the cow-skin soup!
Hey JoJo,
Linston can take you that way and we always have a loaner phone.
Cap
C'mon Jojo, get out of your funny bag.
Hoho!
Okay Cap, im emailing him, hopes hes available end of August???!!!
Love that route! Always reminds me of my Grandfather's home in the hills of West Virginia. Nice small, curvy roads with views that make me think of home. Guess that is why Jamaica feels like home to me but even better!!! Kind of like refusing to go Interstate and taking the road less traveled. Priceless to me!
Yes Yetta, love taking the road less traveled!!!
I used to go that way when the highway to Negril was under construction because it was faster. Now I go that way just for fun and different scenery. Stop at Border Jerk, it's a nice jerk center with good food and fast service.
I priced several drivers for April and the only one that would take me the back way for the same price as the coast highway was Kingsley - $60.
Linston willQuote:
Originally Posted by ohliz
Oops.....shudda read this first.
I posted a bit more about it in my report.
It's definitely a nice change of pace.
I see I'm not alone in thinking that. :D
actually their weren't as many boardies as you would have thought taking the scenic route to Negril when the new Highway was being constructed.....most drivers didn't come that way......used more diesel, gas, oil, etc....
actually the big talk on here was flying to Negril when the Highway was being built....
especially when wi figured out it was going to take more than 2 years to build the Highway....lol
the Highway started in 1997 and missed several deadlines, the first being September 1999.
it also missed dates for August 2000 and December 31, 2001 and was finally done the Summer of 2002......mi think.....lol
and here ends your Jamaican History lesson for today.........lol
Cool Runnings, Marko
Geez... 25+ trips to Negril and Ive never ever heard of this route..Cant wait to try in. Thanks for the post and information!
I'm putting together a video of the trip. Linston and I always go home that way.
I think you'll find it interesting and learn a bit of Jamaican history.
At one time (1950s) the only way to get to the West end of Jamaica was that road.
Soon come
Cap
Now that I look back at my first Negril trip report, we actually went the "back" way the very first time we stayed in Negril. It was January of 2000 and I think construction hadn't started on the beach road yet but it was really potholed and slow that year?
It was nice to stop at that wholesale beverage place that isn't there anymore, to stock up on cases of beer and soda.
Took that ride once with Kingsley and loved it. It takes a little longer, but who really is in a hurry to get to the airport. Scenic, relaxing, and a different view from the norm.Quote:
Originally Posted by ohliz