Funny you should mention "lots and lots of sadness" today.
Tuesday and Wednesday there was a new vibe, a new feel sweeping Negril. Even behind masks you could tell people were smiling more. The talk was more upbeat! And even the pace people were walking had a little more excitement to it!
With the easing of the curfew and the bars reopening, a new sense of hope has been taking over. The anticipation of tourism starting back up soon has given everyone a new sense of things will be better very soon!
It was noticeable to everyone in town we have been talking with, except for a few stranded tourists who are getting a wicked case of island fever. They are concentrating on getting home!