Trip Report July/August 2016

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All three of us dove into the water without delay. It was magnificently refreshing and on the active side. We had a ball being lifted than bouncing back by the incoming waves..

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We took a short break from the water to munch a little. I wanted pine, but the cotton candy man passed by first. 100J a bag. I got the girls a bag and picked from their sweet fluff.

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The weather started out gorgeous…then the clouds joined us and decided to rain and rain and rain on our parade. We headed for cover to one of the gazebos. The girls were hungry so I got them lunch. There was still a lot of people in the water. Yes, it felt just that good, you wouldn’t want to leave.

https://youtu.be/IB2-i69tRDY



We chilled there until it was obvious the clouds were gearing up to release quite a storm. The flashes of lighting told us it was time to go.

On the way out I spotted a guy with a pine. I asked if it was for sale, he said yes…300J. All I had was two 100’s and a 1,000. He took the 200 and said I could pay him the rest later. Cool! Until about five minutes later when Martina examined the pineapple and announced that it was bad. I asked if she was sure and they both said yes.



While we were waiting for our ride, the fruit man called for me to ask if I needed anything. I bought three grapefruit from him 50J each. He looked at my sick pine and asked me where I got it. I told him who I purchased it from. He blew up. Told me he GAVE the pineapple to that guy because it was going bad. He was livid that not only did he sell it, but sold it to me. LOL

“It’s okay. You live and learn.”
“No No No No No…darling it’s NOT okay and I will take care of him. You hear! I will….”

He said something in patois that went by me, but not the girls because they couldn’t stop giggling. The wonderful merchant took the pineapple back and gave me some tomatoes, an onion and limes. Limes…I told him I already had limes, that the tomatoes and onion were enough. As we were walking away, he asked “Darlin, will shop me again?” “Of course! In fact I’ll tell a small portion of the world to shop your stand.” I got a big smile out of that.

His fruit stand is located on the road side between the jerk center and boston beach. Please pay him a visit. He has a nice selection of vegetables and fruit. The items I purchased from him directly were very fresh and tasty…especially the grapefruit.

[Vince]

Ahhh mon, loved to been there chatting, swimming, jumping and have a TON of fun!! I can feel it!

[Vince]

Mon, that's what I like to read! How the fruit guy was looking out for you and da girls! And made it right for you too!!! Now that's a TRUE Jamaican!!!

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You know Vince, normally the minute the girls told me the fruit was bad I would have searched for him and demanded my money back. Instead, I let it roll off and tumble out of my thoughts. But when the fruit man recognized it and questioned me, I understood I didn’t need to do anything, that the matter was being handled for me. So yes, the community watches out for their own and visitors. I will always buy my fruits and vegetable from him and the vendors downtown.

Talk about good Samaritans...one of these days I'll write about my Montego Bay nightmare LOL


For now, I have three more special days to share when I start posting on Monday. I’m sure you will see yourself somewhere in all of them. Photos of one place in particular, my ultimate favorite experience, will leave you speechless.

[Vince]

Sweet! till Monday!

[sammyb]

packed for real...nice video....and of course lovely photos

[TAH]

Nice report vi.

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Yes Sammy, it was one of the best as far as the number of people...until the rain came.

Thanks TAH