Manda's first trip to jamaica sept 2011

[Manda81]

Great report Manda! Isn't it funny how after you have had a few drinks a situation that might normally feel a bit awkward suddenly seems completely natural. There have been times where I've been in JA alone and the thought of walking in to a club alone knowing you will probably be the only tourist is kind of intimidating...but after a few drinks it's no problem! Your description of going into the strip club reminded me of that...too funny.

This is exactly what it was like! Not to mention that the level of comfort and maybe even confidence had risen drastically between Day 1 and Day 3 of the mountains. I no longer felt completely out of my element. I dont even think I hesitated when I walked into that strip joint it was only until after when writing my report that I realized there was a large crowd of guys by the entrance just hanging out. It also doesnt hurt that I'm with 3 males and not necessarily entering on my own.

Sounds like you really get in there too and don't let arriving solo hinder you from having a great time! Kudos!!

[Tropical62]

Thank you for sharing your trip!!!!!!!! I am really enjoying your trip report............more, more, more........please!!!!

[Manda81]

Montego Bay is next I've got to write it out still so bear with me

[tranquilitygurl]

It is well worth the wait!

[Gabrielle]

You sure got around on your first trip Manda....way cool!

[northcoast]

I've been following along your report from the beginning & must say, you really have a way with words! Your photography is a wonderful accompaniment to your great writing style.....It's so nice to see those mind boggling views above Santa Cruz....I have never been in that area & now am extremely tempted to take a daytrip over that way.....wouldn't mind having a likkle house up in dem hills deh! Thanks for putting so much time & effort into your trip report....it is well appreciated by all, I'm sure. You're a real adventuress & so nice that you had 3 reliable bodyguards with you so that you could venture out into rural Ja.!

[Seveen]

good stuff manda!

[Manda81]

Thanks Seveen

That night was probably the best night of the trip although it's really hard to just pin point one night as every night brought it's own adventure.

Northcoast - I would LOVE to have a house up on that hill!!! I wonder if Jacko would mind if I built a likkle something up there hahaha I'm a city girl born and raised who would have thought that Rural Jamaica would agree with me so well

[sandy-girl]

Great report Manda. I'm loving every minute of it. Love that you had three awesome guys to hang with.

[JitterBug]

great read manda, thanks for my ja fix . . . the view looks a lot like the views i experienced up at ginger hill . . . was your stay anywhere near ginger hilll? . . . unbelievable views and yes, the ride up that mountain is like you said, need to hold on to that "holy sh - t bar" . . . waiting for more.