Some changes occurred back at the beach while I was on the boat. A wedding reception was about to take place. It looked beautiful except there was no kind of shelter provided for the guest. At least I didn't see any. And let me tell you, the sun was intense that day.
Yummy & Beautiful
This young lady was fantastic. As we were leaving, she was playing “How Deep is Your Love” and it sounded amazing. I will definitely keep that idea in mind when I plan my sister’s dream wedding.
The bride and groom
This was one eventful afternoon at Bikini Beach. But then I've never known it not to be. Time for us to head to the market and then home.
I did get the girls something to eat. We stopped at Piggys who, I’m happy to announce, is renovating his restaurant. Construction wasn’t complete before I left Portland so I’m looking forward to getting pictures of the new look when I return.
After we leave the market I tell Cleveland about the guy singing on the beach. He tells me he drops verses too. Oh boy, I wanted to hear this. “Wait!!! Let me refresh my drink first. I always have a cocktail during stage shows. LOL”
Meet Cleveland…the singing taxi driver. His 3 minutes of fame.
https://youtu.be/5fKADdIx6QI
What followed that was nothing by good old fashion cutting up FUN! Even the girls got into cheering and hackling Cleveland, our Dennis Brown wanna-bee. Much singing, laughing and drinking going on during that ride down the winding Jamaica road. Well, I was the only one drinking and that’s all that matters because me alone the one on holiday!!!!
Looks like not many cars around that area. I love the last picture! Lots of bike riding and walking! *vi*, in your past trip reports had my eye on PA, but now!!!- My main focus is to GET to PA!!-I'm sorry Negril area, It's PA turn now- We like to stay with a local family guest house. Nothing fancy, just great views of the da hills and watta. Thank you *vi* for sharing us the other side of the island!!- Funny thing is I showed my wife Saturday your trip report and I walked out to do stuff around the house, I walk back in and she is looking on VBRO in PA. lol
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I can picture your smile when you saw her searching for places. Sounds to me like she’s feeling some positive vibes for Port Antonio right along with you.
I’ve had excellent results finding accommodations all over Jamaica through airbnb and VBRO. I trust the reviews on both. Starting with a place Butterfly wants me to check out, I plan to take a full day visiting as many guesthouses as I can and post what I find. I’ll be happy to put anyplace Mrs. Vince is interested in on the list.
Portland’s diverse scenery will be so appealing to you, Vince. From the bustle of downtown to the serene along the country lanes, you will see people going about their daily routine in a location that flourishes in lush beauty. The only thing most will beg from you is a return greeting.
I just look at my screen and just look DEEP into the pictures and just see us there! Mingling and asking questions and answering there. Seeing the yutes come up and "feel" our skin. lol- Love da country!!
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Vince as I had my first visit last Feb to Portland I will tell you I thought going to Negril staying in a non AI that I was connecting with the island and its people and after visiting A lot of Portland I realized Negril is just where tourist go. I still love Negril but we decided to spend more time on that end of the island this year its magical for real.
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SWEET, *vi* has really opened up my eyes to PA!- As I write on threads, I LOVE Jamaica, but we as a family like and do it yaad style. IMO- I don't even like the dreaded plane ride back, due to whinning of tourist. IMO- So the plan in the future, is to pick up our yaad fren and bring him with us to PA! Last trip, he went with us to Mayfield, and then he (Dellie) has some frens along Roaring River ,went there, hit up a local cook shop and watch the storms up in da hills. Ahh yea local style!Originally Posted by takinitslow
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We took the Nutsford express bus from Negril last year and it was a great way to see all of the north coast. We stayed at the great huts in Boston bay it was magical. This year going to take the bus again but less time in Negril. We are trying a private house in Long bay I cant wait!!!!!
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Vince, I like your eagerness to meet Portland. I'm excited for you and just want you to get there!! When I first starting going, I wanted to get to know many people, but I am shy so it took me a while to actually make friends. But I know you won’t have any problem making connections on day one!. From the children to the adults, people are genuinely friendly and hospitable. Takinitslow is so right when he says you get the true Jamaica flavor in Portland. Tourists are there, but they walk about the roads and streets as though they live there. I know you, your family and Delroy are going to have a great time. Country living is what Portland is about.
Takinitslow, I travel on Knutsford buses and love it. Seems the four hour travel time passes quickly, doesn’t it. Very comfortable and scenic ride. Like I said, I’m happy but jealous you found a place in Long Bay. I can never visit Portland without spending time on that beach even if it’s for ten minutes.
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