Times have definately changed. When i started going to Negril Mi Yard was our hangout at night. We layed around on the beach all day recovering from the night before and after sunset we had a nap and then took in a show. After that it was off to Mi Yard and we could usually be found walking home as the sun was coming up. Now we maybe stop in once or twice but never stay the night. Not sure i would feel as safe as i once did walking the west end at that time of nite but we are also 20 yrs older now so what we want from our time in Negril has changed. We see many of the same people each year who are also getting older and it seems most of the new visitors to Negril stay in ai resorts and the ones who dont seem to be turned off by the hassles and never return. Kinda sad when you think about it. Also there doesnt seem to be as many big shows like there was years ago. I miss the way Negril was but we still love it and still discover new places and things and our desire to return hasnt changed. One thng that hasnt changed for us is our love for the people and how most of them treat us and welcome us. Friends who once worked where we always stay search us out when they hear we are there and not for a hand out but to see us and spend time with us. Those are lifelong friendships and the connection to the people that drives us to return as often as possible. I wish all visitors to Negril could develope connections and friendships like that.