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Day n 5 - Today the kids and I got up early and went straight to St. Anthony's. What a warm welcome! The minute we pulled up a young boy of about 6 who they called huggybear came up and gave me a big hug. Next, both kids got a hug and were led off hand in hand for a tour. I stayed back and introduced myself to the kitchen staff. Offered help but the women said they had things all under control. I went into the office and dropped off the socks, and school supplies I brought and joined the kids in the yard. All the children were playing and leading the kids here and there. They all wanted their picture taken and wanted to see it on the camera screen. They were thrilled to see themselves. As the kids received their lunch bags and had thier school rides arranged we said our goodbyes and walked back towards the round about. This is where we had our only trouble of the vacation. Rookie mistake made by me!
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As the kids and I passed the round about and headed down the beach road right before the river we ran into a undesirable, drunken local. He came up the bank and hit me up for some food money. I should have just kept going but wanting to show kids my generous side, I told him I'd give him 150j for food. 2nd mistake, as I took the 150 out of my pocket 1000j fell on the ground. My youngest picked it up and held it for me. I gave him the 150 but he told me he needed more to eat. I told him that was it and time for him to keep walking. than I turned to my daughter and she held out the 1000j bill for me. The man lunged forward, grabbed the 1000 right out of her hand and started staggering away. Knowing he had no weapon by his lack of clothing to hide it, and being 100lbs heavier than him I grabbed him by the arm and shouted "thief give me my money back a few times" He pulled away and took a half assed swing at me and missed. My return shot didn't! After I stunned him I kept hold of one arm and repeated the "thief give me my money" mantra figuring someone would over hear or he would just give it back to avoid anymore trouble. Just than a few young men ran up. hearing that he grabbed it from a child's hand infuriated them. They grabbed him by the hair, removed my money from his hand, returned it, apologized to us and dragged him off. It all happened very fast. I was surprised I didn't seem to faze the kids much and they never mentioned it again. Just want to stress that know one was ever in any danger whatsoever at anytime and
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Nice work....... Love how locals do a great job of policing the place and love how you stood your ground.Originally Posted by Oncedeported
Curious, what is the name of the small bar above the close up of Eddie? I really dig the little bars sprinkled all over the landscape and do not recall this place.
Booger, that place is called "Jamaican Style" and it is directly across from The Mirage. Cool bar and they have a full menu, similar to Shark's. Spent a lot of time there this month. It's a fairly new spot, but Rohan is a great cook and his daughter is an awesome bartender.
It didn’t faze them because you are their protector a real-life super hero. Those little girls obviously trust you to do only what’s necessary to maintain peace. What a great dad and husband you are.
Oncedeported, you clearly don’t have a selfish bone in your body and no doubt your two little princesses inherited that commendable characteristic. They are going to make you and your wife proud on more than one occasion.
Bravo on the trip report!!! I’ve gotten so much from it…good information, good tips and a genuine “positive” vibe that is often missing when some experience non-irie moments. I’m not even finished reading it all or enjoying your wonderful photos but had to stop to give you props.
Thank you so much for sharing your visit.
Thanks so much VI! Your TR was entertaining and inspirational!
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