TiCtOc pon di rock LIVE AND DIRECT **TRIP REPORT** On a Zero budget.

[Lady Jane]

Tic, I have lived and worked in the Caribbean ( Grand Cayman) and its not all its cracked up to be. Also just so your daughter knows, cruise ship work is VERY HARD. Long days, 16-18 hours, and one half day off at the same island every week. Could be the Private Island of the cruise line which is basically nothing, just a spit of land that they buy and take the guests to for a day. The other half day is when you dock back at port, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, etc. Its tough work, and you have to be 21 years old.

[TiCtOc]

Going to country would have meant cancelling my travellers party and I never cancel on a plan and never go back on my word
Lady Jane from UK they get them jobs now from 18 years old.Also qualified for tour rep and cabin crew from that age.They have fully researched it it is totally her thing just for one year until she returns for university.Travelling the world with no ties? why not.
My money is good now and we are all sat on the beach in the sun having a lovely time.

[captaind]

Tic, I have lived and worked in the Caribbean ( Grand Cayman) and its not all its cracked up to be. Also just so your daughter knows, cruise ship work is VERY HARD. Long days, 16-18 hours, and one half day off at the same island every week. Could be the Private Island of the cruise line which is basically nothing, just a spit of land that they buy and take the guests to for a day. The other half day is when you dock back at port, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, etc. Its tough work, and you have to be 21 years old.

Without going into detail I can tell you for certain that cruise ships are nautical sweat shops. Even for the officers! I turned down offers to Master cruise ships several times.

[sandy-girl]

Tic Toc is back on her game...Love it.

[Hateswinter]

I am learning so much just reading this thread......................enjoy your last week....you know what's waiting for you when you get back...........the BILLS!!!! LOL

[Sheba]

Fulljoy the country and the family. Lots of fun to be had at the local rum shops. Just order a Q/Quarter bottle of rum and a couple of pepsi's and it will work out way cheaper. You could ask to play your own CDs. Can be purchased for approx. 200/300 JMD from a CD/DVD man.
You can also buy some very good stage show recordings or comedy Jamaican plays that might be played on request. LOL
Have a Happy New Year.
One love
B

[rastagirl777]

Not sure how you got your money but the line at Western Union this morning was ridiculous...they were actually giving out numbers.

Glad you are funded but you should know that you were stressing about money while you were on vacation - its a lot worse living here. Work permits cost in excess of 100,000JMD - and you can only get one if you can prove you can do a job that a Jamaican cannot. Then...living IN Negril is spendy. Food costs this year from last are at least 25% more. Current is off the hook and water service/sewer rates just went up.

Then there's the medical situation.....

We all want to live in our vacation spot...do what we do on vacation day to day....those that have tried have either quickly changed their ways or have gone home penniless. But I do know nuff people "making it" here and loving the SIMPLE life they live day to day.

Enjoy the rest of your stay!

[Luvsdaislands]

Hey Hun...I been reading your report. LOVE your pics and your family is beautiful!! Don't know how you managaging on a low to zero budget with a family but I would been in tears by now and probably on my way back home.



Smooches
Luvs aka Fluffygyal

[Vince]

HEy Luvs-been a while!-Shes a trooper with kids with a very low budget

[rastagal]

I feel honored to have been mentioned in your infamous trip report Tic! I'm glad you are back on the wagon. I am half way there. I left VA this morning with my 5 year old, my 8 year old, and a whole heap of luggage! We arrived in Orlando about 2 hours ago and they have been handed off to Dad. I am now at the Hyatt in the airport trying to figure out what to do with myself without my crew (the kids). lol

My flight leaves here at 715 in the morning and I should be in Mobay around 940am!!! And what do you mean MAYBE Jungle? I don't think so sister! You are the reason I booked this Holiday trip after reading about all the fun and parties and plans you made! You better believe I'm dragging your bum everywhere! So what time is the Canoe web cast? I guess i will have to look that up...this airport Wifi sucks big time, it it soooo slow, it is taking ages for pages to load. I'm getting excited!!!!