trip report / july fourth, twenty-fourteen

[butterfly]

I am so intriqued by your style of writing and your response to everyone's comment. You are truly a beautiful person, which attracted you to such a beautiful place as Portland. I'm at my desk reading your report and can't contain myself with excitement knowing I will be there in 4 months. Your picutures of Port Antonio are true beauty and I can't help but to show off the pictures of the Palm trees and the seas to co-workers. I'm not just saying this so that I can have my name written in sand on your next trip there. "hint hint". As for the rat situation, I would've done the exact same thing the bartender did. lol My first apartment, after living there for 3 years I seen a rat and moved out the same night. I moved in with my mom temporarily . I packed during the daytime because I was afraid to be there in the evenings.

[*vi*]

I am so intriqued by your style of writing and your response to everyone's comment. You are truly a beautiful person, which attracted you to such a beautiful place as Portland. I'm at my desk reading your report and can't contain myself with excitement knowing I will be there in 4 months...

((((Butterfly)))) your words ALWAYS move me. I appreciate you taking the time to post your kind words and support. You know what, some people HATE that I respond to each poster. I can’t help it. Not responding is like ignoring a spoken comment. Share the photos with whoever you want. These pale compared to the magnificent pictures you will take while you are there. I am so excited about your upcoming visit to Portland. Do YOU every second you are there.

LOL at your rat memory. The same night??? Okay I can understand that. How I wish I could dash to Jamaica right now and capture your name in the sand, but I have something just as special for you. This photo is in my top ten favorites of all the clicking I’ve done over the years. This is for you babygirl.

[goldilocks]

This little bamboo cottage speaks to me. Obviously built with great care and as much precision as bamboo will allow. Why do people laugh at me when I suggest building something similar?

[*vi*]

This little bamboo cottage speaks to me. Obviously built with great care and as much precision as bamboo will allow. Why do people laugh at me when I suggest building something similar?

Goldilocks I know you would find all the little cabins, cookshops and fruits stands along that side charming. I love walking the length just to admire the patched construction and creativity put into each tiny building.

[Patricia]

Enjoying all of these great pictures, but I sure could go for a fruit salad about now

[*vi*]

Enjoying all of these great pictures, but I sure could go for a fruit salad about now

Thanks so much Patricia...

[*vi*]

This is Rock Bottom’s new location. Of course his inventory is smaller because he has less space, but the products are still top quality. He’s so proud of his work and he should be. He looks great…sorry I didn’t get a picture of him but I never made it back like I hoped. Not even to buy the wall fish I wanted so badly. He gave me a handmade bracelet. I cherished the simple, but perfect gift. Made the mistake of wearing it to my second job and it got hooked to a spindle and broke. I can’t wait to get back to replace it. Butterfly, please stop by his shop…he’s a BIG man with a gentle soul.

[kaycee]

Vi, you take the most perfect pictures!

And the rastas fruit, stand looked very neat and inviting. No flies, trash or spoiled fruit...Nice.

[*vi*]

Continuing on…



Finally reached the narrow seaside walk. I’ve gotten better at balancing myself along the sidewalk. Don’t fear slipping off onto the rocks when someone passes me…well not as much as I did. I like the elevation which is ideal for pictures.

I hear someone call out “Hello!! Hello!”

I stop to look around because I was sure they were trying to get my attention. I see the big dude that was at the salon doorway blocking out the sun. He’s making his way towards me from across the street. Do I go down or wait for him to come up?? This sidewalk isn’t wide enough for both of us. I decide to take a couple of steps further up the walk where the incline isn’t so steep.

“Hello”
“Hi”
“I saw you walking and come to meet you. My name is Andrew…I’m from…My age is…”

Andrew gave me his complete single&desperatejamaicanmale.com profile before I could tell him my name. Well it sounded like a profile.

“Hi Andrew, I’m Vi.”

He said he was interested in me and wanted to know if we could have dinner together. Thanked him, but said I’m very happy being single. He didn’t try to push, just simply asked if I had a friend, sister, cousin, auntie, mother, grandmother or female enemy who he could meet. No, I can’t think of anyone. (What was I suppose to say????) He insisted I take his picture and show it around. I took the picture, actually 3. He checked them to make sure they looked good. Nothing like a bad profile photo, huh? Of course he didn’t forget his contact information. I won’t post his picture because the white shirt he was wearing had a stain on the right nipple area. That would have turned anyone remotely interested off. I think he would thank me for making that decision. LOL

“Wait, didn’t you come to the salon this morning?”
“Yes. I didn’t think you saw me.”
“Yeah, I saw you and heard you ask about a manicure and pedicure. I’m going to be honest and let you know I didn’t think you were interested in women.”
“I came to see you. I saw you go inside and wanted to meet you. But when I got to the door, I got shy so I asked about the foot rubbing.”
“Oh…okay…”

**silence**

“Have a good afternoon, Andrew.” and I quickly went on my way.

[*vi*]

Thanks kaycee. To me, my eyes, Portland/Jamaica is the perfect photographic subject. Yes, his place was very clean.