Is 7 years too long for a sequel?

[agregory]

I have been reading this board for 4-5 years and read many of the old trip reports, but the one from your first trip is new to me and I loved it! I just read through it in the last few days, when I should have been working I agree with others that reading it takes me through so many emotions and I totally felt your love of Jamaica.

My husband and I have been to Jamaica 7 times and have visited lots of great areas. We fell in love with the island on our first visit and finally after 10 years away we just kept coming back. We returned home from our last visit less than 2 months ago and I miss it so much I can't imagine being in an AI resort (unless maybe if it was free - lol). The local experiences are the most memorable.

I am so excited for you to get back in Jamrock I really hope you write another novel for us. A sweet tribute to your friend too. Sorry to hear about your loss.

[agregory]

Manda - I just want to clarify what I meant by "I can't imagine being in an AI resort". I was referring to the last 2 days of your trip 7 years ago and the feeling you had being in the "compound", rather than out in local areas. I've never been to Grand Pineapple, but from what I have heard it is a different experience than a large AI and not the feeling of being inside a compound.

Have a great trip!

[mjc12771]

Manda81 did you make it back to Negril in May or are you going soon?

[Miss Honey]

Courtney Jarret sits out front of the GP and carves. He has become a good friend of ours and have dinner with him at least once a week on our visits. He is one of the most humble people I have ever met. He came to visit us at Catcha last yr for dinner. When our security guard seen Courtney get out of the car those were his same words also. His carvings are beautiful. Say hello to him from Kevin and Carolyn .

[Manda81]

They say that the 7 year itch hits a relationship after 7 years of marriage and things start to dull.... for me it was the opposite. I spent 7 wonderful days with Andre 7 years ago. I guess you can say I got that 7 year inch and I knew it was time that I saw Andre again. The past 7 days were more than I expected after 7 years of absence, it was like a day had not passed that we hadn't seen each other.

[mjc12771]

Manda please do another trip report. Your first one was soooo good

[Manda81]

aw thanks MJC, I will give it a shot again once I settle back into reality here.