~~~VI~~~ WoW is all I can say !!!

There are now words to express how inspired and moved I am by your writing skill and insight/eye in your photos etc etc
Thanks for sharing your Life here in your trip report.

I have been going to Ja since the 80s and you take the cake on really capturing the essence of the island in all its blood, sweat and tear. Pure joy also!
Write a book already... your talent or as Jamaicans say "skill" in taking folks with you on your journey.

Blessings Everytime.


I am inspired by the person you express and show in your Report.

Yep!! Reading Vi's trip report is like having a big piece of chocolate fudge cake in front of you, and only being able to take one bite a day. :)

Pure Talent.

Can someone post a link to his report. Can't seem to find it. All my work is done and I have 2 hours to kill before I'm off. Heading to the rock tomorrow and need help making these minutes move faster!

InnaDiRed, It is on the Port Antonio forum.

Thanks!

Agreed. She's great.

Vi's words is like her. She is a very nice person and has a wonderful spirit!!! :)

ohmygoodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm speechless and in tears!!! I mean I can't close my mouth or stop smiling as I read this. Fun in the sun THANK YOU SO MUCH!! As you can tell, I love me some Jamaica so it's not hard to express myself feelings about being there. In fact, I'm only inspired to write about that magical place. Being there gives my heart and soul reason to sing and feel good about life. I'm glad all you wonderful supportive people are enjoying the report. I almost didn't post it because...well...it dipped pretty low and I didn't want what happened to be blamed on Portland. But after the great time I had in Negril, I decided to focus on that aspect of the visit.

DANG I'm rambling!!! I can't stop smiling.

Thank you Fun in the sun!!!!! jojo! InnaDiRed! TAH! and NegrilAddict (you are such a sweetheart!)

What a great thread fun in the sun!

Yes, Vi IS pretty dyam special...starting with the inside! Now carry on Ms Vi your fan club awaits!

Loved it!!! Great pictures, stories and emotions...just what I needed to read today since it is getting too cold for my liking here at home. Plus, just about 5 weeks till mi reach!! Thanks Vi!!!!

Thank you Vi. That is a truly wonderful trip report . I was on the island only 10 months ago; but your report makes me miss Jamaica so much that it seems like so long ago.
The photos are wonderful. I want a cheese omelette and fried plantain!
Ethiopian apples! Wonderful treat. Had one at a farm in St. Elizabeth one year. Exactly as you describe.
Your accounts of interactions with the people is a so honest and true. Naygreel much more high pressure than Port A, nah true? We've all been there.
Anyway; thanks so much for making this Friday evening in chilly Canada a little bit warmer.

I want to take time to say thanks Vi, Your trip reports keep me engaged and give me the feeling of being with you while your in Jamaica. I also appreciate your time to respond to everyone's post. You do not need to post pictures of yourself to know you have a good heart and a beautiful person.

I agree! She is one of the best writers on this site.

Vi you are the best!

That was really nice and has me wanting to get to Portland in 2015. Lots of beautiful places in your photos but my FAVE was the enormous bull, what a magnificent animal!

Thanks so much Sammy. LOL @ fan club. Going to try to rap the report up this week. A little sad coming to the end of this one HOWEVER the one on the way will hopefully be epic!!!

Yetta – thank you and I wish you much fun and safe travels on your up coming reach.

Thanks for your sweet words Big_Frank. I can smell those apples now and oh how I crave cheese omelets when I’m there. YES, big difference between the two parishes. I’m always guarded when in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, but thought I could walk like grown folks in Negril. I saw I needed to be re-educated on the runnings.

Butterfly, babygirl!!! You know you hold a special place in my heart.

I appreciate the compliment Kaycee. Means a lot knowing my ramblings make a little sense to some.

Thanks bunches LadyP. BTW I really like your board name.

Thanks Lola. You will see plenty of cows and bulls on that ride to On the Rocks beach. That was the first time seeing one so close to the road. It was a startling treat. I do hope you can make it. Should be an easy plan now that Knutsford has put Portland on their schedule.

Vi, you are truly the best...I don't even bother going to any other forum. Now that you are going to Negril I will now do a search in Portland and Negril Forum.:o

awwwww sweet summer! My reports aren't the same unless you are with me!!!! I made it back to Negril again, but you know my heart is still devoted to Portland so yes, definitely keep your eye on both.

Your trip report was so nice, I read it twice! Thank you!

And Lawd have mercy, 18 days until I'm pon di rock for 18 days!

Ktan?? Did you really read all of that twice??!! I rarely read my reports from front to end even once after I'm finishes. I'm too critical and will end up not liking how I wrote this or described that. However, how generous of you to devote more of your time to reading it!! I thank you for such a grand compliment. Hope your visit is as wonderful as you expect it to be. Plenty of sunshine and endless red stripes (if you drink).

Fun in the Sun..... thank you for recognizing "Vi" for the time and effort she takes to draft a trip report and share it with those of us that cannot get to Jamaica....
I have been telling her for years that it is time for her to write a book of her experiences and interactions (both good and bad) in Jamaica....believe me it would be on the best
seller list.... Vi, Honey... Thank you for introducing me to Jamaica and sharing her with me.... Luv you Family!

Vi, you should get a tour together. The way you love Jamaica you would be a GREAT tour guide. ;)

hey Sparkle me gal!!!! Yeah, but it took you sooooooooo long to give in to me beggin and beggin for you to do the dang thing. GASP @ good and bad experiences. You know I've had my share of BOTH!!! shhhhhhhhh lol

NegrilAddict, it’s true I love me some Jamaica, but I’m not cut out to be a tour guide. I can see myself getting distracted by the scenery and forgetting about the group. Tell you what I WOULD enjoy doing is shadowing a group or couple, taking pictures and journal their visit…perhaps a special day or event. When I see folks posting special excursions or visiting a school, they don’t always want to be bothered with a camera. However, I wish I could sit back and create a visual keepsake for them. I don’t know…it’s been a dream of mine for a long time. Plus using my energy/time to focus on some else’s fun in Jamaica would keep me out of trouble. (smile)

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