The magic lies in the eyes of the beholderOriginally Posted by Accompong
The magic lies in the eyes of the beholder
We have made many friends over the years (locals (people born and/or raised here), expats, and regular visitors), and Negril is like a second home for us. We especially like to hang out at places that welcome, and are frequented by, locals.
Negril has been economically depressed for as long as we've been coming here, but I have wandered (on foot) all over Negril at any time, night and day, no problem. The recent shootings near Blue Cave Castle (admittedly in a well known drug-dealing area), and a friend being "ethered" last year, have been disturbing. However, we shall continue to frequent (Have Dominoes, Will Travel) our usual haunts (Collette's, Red Dragon, De Bar, [Yacht Club re-opening?], etc.).
I'm not surprised about Blue Cave's recent troubles. We had been staying there for 15 years, but, when they (Susan, the owner, and her new man) fired Teddy (brilliant chef and Petrona's man) and then Petrona herself (beloved manager since it was built), not to mention prohibiting the staff from interacting with the guests anymore, the magic was gone for us. You will find us at Sunset on the Cliffs from 11/30 - 12/28 this year.
Last edited by LoveinBlackandWhite; 10-07-2016 at 03:19 PM.
One big change is that I don't have to have water brought to Zion hill by donkey.
Nice havin A/C, electric, running water, internet and phone..
Big changes
Cap
Linston's Zion Hill Taxi
Captain Dave
i guess most of the comments i must agree with . guess i long for the good old days at home also.
anyone else been to kenny's on the beach road. it is in my opinion very unique .
How do you find it unique?
Old timers in any circle like to talk about the way things were.... but all wise men live in the way things are... the only constant is change and one would be a fool to think otherwise. I have had a wonderful time in Negril, but I too know things have changed, even over the course of 12 months things have changed! Every action has a reaction... you can change, too, or stay stagnant and watch the world around you change... if we were meant to grow roots, we'd be trees.....
Need any more metaphors???
Jamaica has always been powered by the upper class, and there has always been turmoil in the lower class... why would 2016 be any different.... things are still done with back alley handshakes (and that happens everywhere, you know it's true!) and the rut force of those in charge. It is the youth who have the strength to rise up, and look who their role models are...Look at their hopes for a quality education.... for a decent job.... what message do the receive? Of course things are changing....
i did not know those details about blue cave . my mom was put in a nursing home during a trip there several years back and i will never forget the kindness Petrona showed to us
By remembering the past it helps you know where your going in the future, a reference point. And yes it is nice to talk about the past whether its my childhood or my teen years I love the memories. As for negativity, speaking the truth and making people aware of the possible dangers is never a negative thing, knowledge is freedom.
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