First Time Trip Report from a Long Timer, Base Camp - Treehouse

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Wednesday morning – Marv and JD’s last morning! Before my walk - I see Marv off and after my walk (yes-made it again!) all of us roomies had our final breakfast together and hung out for a while. One last group shot of the 4 roomies and JD is off to the airport.

Also this morning, our neighbor’s next door move out and they start doing an upgrade to the kitchenette in that Suite! Boy, did I have refrigerator envy! The new cabinet unit was gorgeous and I had to ask Ms. Jackson when “my” unit would be getting the same treatment. She assured me it was coming soon. This seemed like a sign that I should book an August trip in Ste “B”! Sometimes my “signs” are a little questionable but, please, just go with it. I see Cynthia in Reservations (wonderful, professional lady) on the way out.

I get a taxi and head off to Bloody Bay to get the girls for our day together. They are so happy to see me! Unfortunately, the little brother of one wasn’t old enough to understand the concept of a girl’s day but old enough to realize he wasn’t going and no matter how many treats I gave him, he knew he was being ditched for the day. Poor little guy. We promised to bring him more treats when we returned but still left with him crying and chasing after us.


We returned to the Treehouse and everyone is always so wonderful about making the girl’s feel special and remembered from year to year. Moses just cracks me up with the kids. He tries to be such a tough guy all the time but as soon as you seem him with children you see how big his heart really is. We ordered food for everyone from the restaurant – the girls are a huge fan of the chicken fingers and fries and I had a Chef salad that was very good. We all swam in the pool and hung out all day. The girls decided about a half an hour before it was time to head home that they wanted to jump on the trampoline at Margaritaville. I had to be the bad guy and say no for this trip but promises were made for the next trip so remember if I do a TR next time and I DO go to Margaritaville – you know that it was a long-held promise that drove me there! I ran the girl’s back to Bloody Bay (a little late as it was brutal dragging them out of the pool – Moses finally came over and ordered them out – LOL.) Again, Gesla had arrived for a visit so he ended up doing me the favor and running us down there.




I had mentioned to him earlier that day that Ms. Jackson had said that the Farmer’s Market was today because of the Easter holiday and how I had always wanted to go. So, after dropping the kids off we were off to the Market. See pictures. I loved the smell as you walked up – a combination of garlic and onion and every other vegetable imaginable. All the people and colorful wares were a sight to see. We only bought a few ears of corn (and Gesla was offered a decent price – so he says - for me from this old Rasta, lol!) and we left. I was so glad we had stopped by there.


By the time we made it back it was starting to get late. Met a group of 4 from Wisconsin who were telling me how awful the weather was STILL back home (Detroit had gotten snow the night before!) As I got cleaned up for sunset, this information just made me more grateful to be in Negril. Tonight it was cloudy so not much of a sunset but at least we weren’t in Detroit! We headed off to Best in the West for dinner. This is always a favorite and we really like the new seating area and menu with side dishes. The drink menu always brings a giggle. Chicken was as great as I remembered. Kia is going to be happy tomorrow with these leftovers! Also, it was very nice to visit Mikey’s shop next door (in front of Green Leaf). He looked great – is working out and is transformed. Way to go Mikey! I’m very proud of him for making such healthy changes. If you are staying at or near CoCo LePalm or are eating at Best in the West, stop by and get supplies at his little shop. He always has a smile for everyone. We walk back to the hotel and have our usual party.

As a side note, JK had reported the hot tub not working this morning and there was a repairman working on it off and on all day long.