Feb 2015 Trip Report 2/6-2/14

[never2many]

About the little guitar DH is playing... I asked him to bring my little guitar since I never have time to play it here at home. So in lieu of the his Kind Guitar, we dragged along my little camp guitar. I didn't play it at all in Negril. I was too pre-occupied with the other happenings around me that I couldn't focus enough to play. So he had to play my little instrument the whole time. I felt guilty for insisting on bringing it rather than one of his own. But it still sounded good and certainly served it's purpose while we were there.

[never2many]

We spent another hour at BB grooving to the beat. I was HUNGRY now. I asked Mr. T where we can eat. He said nothings really open besides the Jerk stands. That sounded perfect to me. I was definitely in no shape to prepare a meal on my own.

[never2many]

We went to World Best Jerk Stand just outside of BB on the street. Nothing like seeing the chef with a big fattie in his mouth at 2 am. He hooked us up with some Really great Jerk Chicken, white bread and I think a few sides of something else. We went back to room and inhaled it. DELISH! Now it was time to pack up in my drunken frame of mind. NO fun. I know you what I mean. I wish we were staying one more day, but driver will be here at 10 am and we are off to Montego Bay for the last day. I'll tell you all about that too.

[never2many]

DAY 7


After a bit of sleep, we finished packing and consumed some left over patties for breakfast. I don't recommend this. DH sneaked out while I was showering and bought me a beautiful Rasta Dress as an early Valentines gift.

I gave Mr. T alll of our groceries and other items that no longer fit in out suitcases to take home. Driver Max arrived promptly at 10 am for our ride to Montego Bay.

DH & I had gone back and forth so many times as to whether spend the final day there as opposed to Negril. In the end we decided to since we never spent time there. We also decided against any stops along the way as we wanted to time explore Montego and time was no longer on our side. We packed a cooler of some Malta's and Red Stripes and off to Mobay we go....

[never2many]

Max dropped us off at the Vista De La Bahia, a beautiful Bed and Breakfast located just off the Hip Strip. We were warmly greeted by the owners and maid. Our room wouldn't be ready for some time so they helped carry our bags upstairs and invited us to enjoy the pool area. They brought us fresh lemonade. This place was gorgeous!!! I felt like I just checked into the Ritz. Here's a picture of the pool area.

[never2many]

I was hungry and it was pretty warm. We decided to go grab a bite to eat. We went to The Pelican which is owned by the same family that owns Vista, as well as a sister property across the street, The Polkerris B&B. It was a major ordeal getting off the B&B property. It is on lock down. You have to go through the locked pool area, back inside, and through locked doors again, and then through 2 more locked gates. There are also alot of security camera's everywhere. I was feeling a little "too safe".....It was then a very steep walk off the property.

The Pelican looks like a remodeled Denny's on the inside but the food was amazing. I enjoyed the best shrimp salad I've ever had. The rum punch was delish too. A bit on the pricey side but excellent food and service.

[never2many]

After lunch we took a walk in the park. It was next to Margaritaville. I soon discovered Montego Bay has a totally different feel than Negril. It reminds me more of South Florida. I was glad that 2 years ago we opted to come to Negril instead of Mobay or we would have never known. The Hip Strip is not so Hip. But nevertheless I was glad we had one day to check it out.

[Col. Andy]

Thank you, Nice report.

Respect,
Col. Andy & "Wildcat" Pam

[memnutmeg@yahoo.com]

Looks refreshing, cool sign!

[memnutmeg@yahoo.com]

That's awesome, leave it to P to take his amazing talent to the island! Love the drums! Bet they were a good duo