Since I'm not staying here and didn't go inside, I can't comment on the room renovations however I notice much newness to the outside. New deck. New furnishings. New staff. New menu. I wonder if the cabins are misquito proof now???? The upgrades I can see are nice and I'm sure the rooms are impressive as well.
Romeo is still here and he remembered me. Ordered a club soda, a couple of lime wedges and a shot of white overproof. LOL don't fret, even if there is no sign posted I still arrive BMOB. Hey I'm a solo travelette on a budget.
Oh my goodness this is a PERfect DAY! If I can fit it in, I might take a sail out to Booby Cay. Looking at that glass bottom boat adrift in my view gave me the idea. Finished my drink I decide to go over and get a rate. Wait, the captain looks familiar.
It's Captain Billy. I met him about seven years ago and although he looks a little older, I told him he hasn't aged a bit...and he agreed. OKAY!!! But I do and always will adore me some Captain Billy.
He's going out in the morning. Gave me a good rate but I can't sail and not drink and I don't drink before 2:00 so told him that wouldn't work. We chatted for a few minutes getting caught up on each other's business...only the interesting parts so it was a short conversation. Nice seeing him just the same.
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Fast forward after leaving the beach, after a long hot shower, after lacing up these impossible sandals and after being stood up, I leave MiYard and head to the Sky Bar. I'm going to have dinner there. Or at least I thought I would be dining there.
As I entered the drive, a very handsome man wearing a baseball cap turned backwards greeted me. Oh nice, a curbside escort is much more fun than valet parking...I like the service already.
He introduces himself. Dan, one of the owners. I told him I'm here for dinner. That's when he said they aren't serving meals, only drinks because things are so slow. He never lost his enthusiasm or cordial manners even as he talked of a not so positive situation. He asked about me. We discovered he used to live in Trenton which is an hour from me. That was cool. The business has it ups and downs. I told him I hope the upcoming influx of ATI partiers will be the turning point he and his partners need. He simply smiled and readjusted his backward baseball cap.
He invited me to go up and have a drink. Because I was beyond hungry, I told him I had to get something to eat and that I was going next door to Sword Fish.
"Have you eaten there before?"
"Yes, two nights ago was my first experience."
"No kidding. The food any good?"
"Very good.""
"Maybe I'll check it out."
"Nice meeting you Dan. I'll be back for a drink before I leave Negril."
"Please do Miss Vi."
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and I remembered reading someone rave about their coconut shrimp so I decided to try the dish. Fantastic. Been wanting them for a long time and their's was excellent.
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Went down to sit and wait for my driver. Turned up my music to keep me company. All of a sudden I here "Hi Miss Vi!" I turned to see Dan's smiling face along with four of his friends. Said they decided to have dinner there.
Zapp & Roger's song "DoWaDitty" was playing. A VERY cute and VERY thick guy in the group said he was coming with me and my music. He reminded me of a young HeavyD. He danced a little. Not Bad. They all went upstairs and I decided to wait outside. Too beautiful out to be in.
The treefrogs was making better music for me while I waited so I turned off the player and enjoyed the chirping chorus.
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Omg Vi, DoWa Ditty by Zapp ?! The Gap Band, and Zapp, my favorite all time old school music, you travel in style![]()