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We normally travel inNov/ Dec. we have done June /July. We just found out we are gonna be grandparents for the first time. So we are going in September. Gonna gamble bad weather. I don’t care. It’s my husbands retirement trip . I think I will buy Insurance though.
We go every September....never had a bad trip in more than 20 years....sometimes a bit extra rain. We also always buy trip insurance......good idea. Also it is nice and peaceful, no crowds...soon come is a little faster in September too!
We've been thinking about October just to make conversation. I am a teacher and we have a week off in October, thus the potential trip. For us our biggest concern is that it is warm enough. We went last April and the warm weather was divine. 88-89 every day makes the bikinis nice and skimpy for the better half.
We will be back to Samsara in October and it will be plenty warm enough.
We have been there June July nov and dec. it has always been the same. If anything feels hotter in dec coming from cold Ohio.
When I first started to come down in the 80's, I always planned a September trip. Barring a major storm, the weather is generally perfect! Sunny and nice in the morning, heat building in the afternoon, rain around 4, clearing for sunset. Then a beautiful night...
We did get a major storm in '88, Gilbert was a wild experience! It turned out to be one of the major reasons I moved here!
We did get a major storm in '88, Gilbert was a wild experience! It turned out to be one of the major reasons I moved here![/QUOTE]
Most people move to get away from devastating weather, and you moved to it ? ThatÂ’s courageous!
I didn't move for the "devestating weather", but because of the local reactions when dealing with adversity...Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnNYC
So Rob how bad was the damage to this area with Hurricane Gilbert?
Thank you, appreciate the feedback.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treasure BeachBum
Gilbert arrived back in the pre-concrete times. The damage was pretty much complete. Nothing wooden was spared.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Honey
You could stand on the beach and see the base of the mountain beyond the Great Morass. You could not even see where the road was, covered by so much debris.
When Jamaica rebuilt, many wooden structures were replaced by concrete ones
They used to(maybe still do) refer to Jamaica as before Gilbert and after. It was devastating, but yet they rebuilt and survived. I spoke with many residents who lived through Gilbert and for some it was truly a terrifying experience.
Yes, everyone was terrified. We all had the same experience. Gilbert cut a line across the island from Kingston to the the Negril beach. The eye passed right over head and the sound of the wind was truly indescribable.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobbyMaser
And for those of us who experienced it, it will always be known as before Gilbert and after Gilbert...
we came down right after Gilbert, helped in clean up...it was a mess...but the people kept up with great attitudes......
That says a lot about someone, both the locals who made the impression, and you who reacted to it. Much respect!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
I can't even imagine going through a hurricane. Especially then. not like all the technology today with warnings several days out
The morning of Gilbert, all we heard last on the radio was, "Kingston's been destr....." and then the radio went dead. We were completely on our own....Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Honey
Ms. Honey - Congratulations on your new Grand-baby!!!! We just had our 1st one a month ago and its a wonderful experience, such loves!!!