Murph's Trip Report... new places, old faces and ROOKIE mistakes!!!

[MilwaukeeMike]

A 20 something might not appreciate Treasure Beach, you know. While I loved Negril back in the 20 or so years I went there, I love the last 12 or so I've spent in Treasure Beach. Two different world. Going back to Negril for a few days next month, then off to Treasure Beach. For the first time we're spending some time right on Jack Sprat Lane. If you went to Frenchman's Reef, I'm guessing you might have had a few at Eggy's Beach Bar, on the beach just east of there. When it gets below zero here, I watch this to forget and to remember. http://www.360globe.net/jamaica/trea...-at-night.html

[sabu]

Yes boss, yes boss, yes boss.....what a classic!

[yetta]

Wow!!! As the song says..."take me there!" Truly amazing 360!!

[pretty40]

nice........

[Seveen]

i love Treasure Beach --- yes as i "mature" lol --- i do enjoy the more off the beaten trail places

loving the report murph - you are too funny!

[murph]

Later that day we decided to venture up to Lovers Leap. Windy road up to the top and the view was spectacular! Heres a few pics of the view and the grounds...

[murph]

After that we headed to Frenchmans again for lunch. And yes... I got the feesh! (my new fave)



After lunch we strolled over to Eggy's for some stripes. The lady there was so pleasant she gave me a sweet Eggy's coosie... and better yet... a big hug!

This was our last full day in Jamrock... and nah sad none. I got a big show tonight! Not a big show... a BIG SHIP!!! (insert airhorn)

[murph]

Part of the day was spent playing with I-Ras's young pickney. He's so cute- we had a blast. He loved the toys I brought him



We took a nice pre-show napper and then ventured out for dinner at Jake's. We tried going to Mar Blue but they were not open- oh well.





The food was okay but the atmosphere was almost surreal. Since the show was next door at Jack Sprat's- we could hear the LOUD sound system and decided we wanted NO part of getting closer to that. They were seriously playing the WORST music Ive ever heard... maybe in my entire life. No reggae... just garbage from the states. So we stayed at Jake's and has the whole place to ourselves. Once we heard the show about to start- then we headed over. Our ears thanks us for that!



The place was packed and the vibe was right... First to take the stage was a young kid named Likkle Kartel. Let me tell you- this kid was tight! He just got right up and started freestylin and it was IMPRESSIVE!

Then old school reggae time with Ernest Wilson. This guy has SOUL! It was great watching the crowd sing every word to most of his songs.

[Flipadelphia26]

Awesome. We did lovers leap before. The ocean doesnt even look real from that high up.

[murph]

Then the legend, the Big Ship- Freddie McGregor took the stage. Song after song just flowed from his mouth to everyones hearts. This show was the perfect way to wrap up an unbelievable vacation.









We made it to the end of the show and reached home around 2:30. I scarfed down whatever I had left of my special cake, we closed our eyes and then was woken up by I-Ras "Hey mon- your ride's here!" Oh man it was like 7:30am and Linston was ready to take us to MoBay. We say our goodbye's and made the journey along the old road to Negril. Ive never been that way before so it was a pretty awesome experience.

We made it to Mobay and relaxed in the Club Lounge while we waited for our departure. Thats when I knew that I wasnt in paradise anymore... we're going through security and this lady who must have sat in her chair at an all inclusive all vacation was SO annoying. Wifey went through the metal detector and the light goes off. Well this lady is so loud "I knew I should have gone before her!" Like really lady.. if you knew it then why didnt you?... then Im about to go through ... and I have 3 people talking to me at once. Guy from Club Lounge was saying something to me to my left, another lady was saying something to me to my right, and the metal detector guy was saying something. So I was attempting to figure out what they were saying and thats when it hit me... that I was NOT in PARADISE anymore... the lady pokes me so rudely in the back and says GO. Like really lady... who pokes random people now adays?... I thought about yelling at her. But instead the cake took over and I just as slow as effin possible went through. I felt bad for Jamaica for having to host this old bag for her vacation. I felt bad for all of the people that she treated rudely at her all inclusive. I mean after the experience I just had over the past week- I could NEVER be rude to anyone. I have nothing but respect for people. It was sad to think that this lady learned ZERO during her stay here in Jamaica.

Well thats a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for your kind words and encouragement.

BTW... the real Moogy says hello!