1/8 Friday
This was our one and only all day excursion. We headed to Pelican Bar and YS Falls. We had heard/read great reviews on Ashton Pitt and book with him. He charged $180 total for the 4 of us. I’m sorry to all those Ashton lovers but I cannot recommend him. He drove absolutely crazy and we almost asked him to slow down. Passing like crazy and driving fast on bumpy winding roads. It was not called for. I have never been car sick in my life and was starting to get a headache and nausea on the way back. We paid for a private tour and planned to be back at 6 so there was no need to put us in danger to drive that crazy. We knew we had to leave YS falls by 4:00ish to get back in time. He also told a little history of the Island but was not very personable. The van he used was old and seats were so close to the ones in front that we needed to sit in separate rows to stretch legs a little. Literally so close my knees where pushed into the set ahead of me unless I turned sideways. Then I asked him about eating at a road side stand or somewhere called Howie's Healthy Eating that I had heard about and was no good food at YS Falls. Couldn’t even do what we wanted. Sorry was just not someone I would book with again or recommend to others.
Ok about the day. Ashton took us to Pelican Bar first. It was really neat and pretty but we were the only 4 there so kind of boring. We did talk to one young man most the and his story was interesting. Started smoking his dad’s spliffs at 9 and now is a wood craver that sells at Pelican Bar. We did float in water for a while and was gorgeous. After about 45 min we headed back to shore and then on to YS falls. Pelican bar was very nice but once was enough.
YS falls what a gorgeous place. The us two girls did the Zipline. Somehow we got a price of $35. I’m not sure how that happened as I believe it is $50 but I’m not complaining. It was a lot of fun and better than I thought. Thank goodness I had been exercising prior to this trip or I would never had made it to the top without multiple rests. YS falls has lots of stairs. After the Zipline we had a guide show us all the different areas. I’m not sure if this is required each couple gave him $5 and was kind of nice to have some pictures of the entire group taken. You have to do the swing if you are a swimmer. Lots and Lots of fun. The water is cold and refreshing. After the tour we went and tried to find food as Ashton said some was available but it was hot dogs and salads. Not what we were looking for. We spent a little time in the pools and it was about 2:30 by now and I we were all hunger so we headed up front. There was a small restaurant and we had a snack but knew we didn’t want to eat a bunch as we would be heading to dinner when we got back and cleaned up. So we had festivals and rice and peas. These were excellent and cheap. I think I spend $5 for that and a coke. Plenty for 2. We got change and headed to find Ashton for our ride home we all dreaded.
Well we made it home safe but with headaches and a little sick to our stomachs. We didn’t want to go to Fireman’s and eat lobster so we went to Sweet Spice instead. Again JR. gave us a ride and was $16 round trip. What a cute little place that had locals and tourist. We had curried goat and BBQ fried chicken. Tried my husbands curried goat and will not be eating that again. Just wasn’t my thing. He was ok with it but said he tried it and will not again. The BBQ chicken was excellent. The ice tea was gross. All and All a good meal and a good price.
Back for a nightcap and bed by 10.
TIP: Shoes are a must at Pelican Bar and YS falls. To many chances to slice your foot open. If you have a private driver make your wants known and don’t let them dictate.
