Booger and Pooper - It's too bad we didn't cross paths this year
LJ, Bluez and Bossman - thanks for the greetings
Day Uno
I woke this morning to birdsong coming from the direction of the Jamaican apple tree just off my deck. Then, a little further off, I heard the Macaws, Sinbad and Tiki, screeching the morning in. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
Yesterday I went from -26C with a brisk wind from the north battering me as I scraped snow from my driveway, to +26C while walking the beach in shorts and tank top.
It was a quick, smooth ride. Ottawa (Winter Hell) to MBJ in 3 hours and 40 minutes. I rode down on a rocket ship; I love the carbon age. Bea is out in Vancouver visiting family and will be coming later.
The Customs Hall was empty when we arrived at 7:00PM. I was number three to the counter. Soon I had my bag and was standing in the warm, humid breeze waiting for the driver to bring the van around. A couple of road pops along the way, a quick stop at the airport cash machine and I was loaded and ready when we rolled into Negril.
In the room I unpacked my bag to the point where I located my sandals. I changed into shorts and tank top and struck out for the beach. It was full dark but the moon, directly overhead and almost full, cast a tight, sharp shadow on the sand around my feet. It reflected off the curl of the waves just before they broke on the shore. The night sky, in spite of the glaringly bright moon, was gloriously awash with stars. Orion stood prominently, solemnly watching over Long Bay.
It was 10:00PM. I walked to Sun Beach, it was closed, all the bottles put away. So I went down to Sunnyside. It was packed. The music was pumping. I said Hi to Robert and Odeon. They were really busy keeping people supplied with drinks. Odeon has filled out since last year, he’s put on some muscle and is starting to look like Robert.
On my walk back to my room I was propositioned twice. Huh. I crashed early and slept well, probably because I brought my favorite pillow down with me.
Notwithstanding the title to this blog, today was not a ‘Languid Day’. I was busy all day. I went for a morning swim, unpacked and arranged my room, walked a lot, met people and got caught up. I made a trip to town for supplies, then went up to the Couples Gym to set up a gym membership for the next six weeks.
Later, I checked my ATM receipt from last night - $5.60JMD for a withdrawal! WTF!? Oh, right! Banks don’t make enough money.
Super Bowl tonight. There are going to be parties all up and down the beach.
It's really good to be back!
Likkle more . . . .
