the times they have changed

[LoveinBlackandWhite]

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.