West End Tales: May 2025

[VVHT]

Up at 3am, Uber to Logan Airport at 4am, boarded the plane at 6:30, took off at 7:15, landed in Mo Bay at 10:30am. Flight arrived early and one hour time difference.

I was one of the first off the plane, long walk to immigration hall. Kiosks were empty, used the first one closest to the hall. Worst immigration photo EVER!

Immigration hall was EMPTY! Used the e-gate. Off to Duty Free, it was empty!

Waited 10 minutes at checked luggage. Off to Customs, it was almost empty.

Oz hadn?t arrived yet, so settled in at the Groovy Grouper for a few beers. Was holding my first cold red stripe by 11am! Definitely the quickest time from landing to exiting the airport in my experience!

Oz pulls up at 12:15 and we are off to Valerie?s. He was delayed due to road crews patching the highway to/from Negril.

Valerie was in fine form and we had a few beers.

Off to Negril, light traffic even in Lucea. Grand Palladium is adding 900 rooms!

Pull into Negril and I?m starting to feel at ease, home at last!

Mi Yard was closed, so met Rob and gave him his White Castle burgers.

Off to Seastar, check in with Monique and Chris.

Drop my stuff off in the room. Probably should have showered or jumped in the pool, but headed to the bar instead.

Ricky 22 PAC, Garret, Delroy & Bugo showed up and we had a few. Keena started us off, then Jackie took over the bar.

I faded fast due to the long day,heat and beers. Called it an early night and crashed.

Once the sun comes up, I?ll jump in the pool. After breakfast I?ll walk up to Wise Choice, forgot to pack my toothbrush! Then see if Cone stick and cup is open. Need to get something?s from Mason.

Going to be a chill day at Seastar. Photos later

Enjoy,

VVHT aka Happy

[Scott and Janet]

Great first day..... Looking forward.. Does not look like our paths will cross this time....

[VVHT]

1st beer at Groovy Grouper!
$700 J
My main man Oz
Small fruit plate at Seastar!

[VVHT]

All Nice Nice at Seastar!

3 trips to the pool so far!

Walk up da lane, Wise Choice for a toothbrush.
Young girl buying cooking oil for her Mom. It comes in a small baggie with a plastic tie. Just enough for a meal.

Cross West End Road aka One Love Drive. Mason is behind the counter at Cone Cup & Stick. Nice chat and great service.

Stroll back to Seastar and jump in the pool. Likkle sun.

Waiting for Shantana to make lunch, Keena working the bar.

Mega Chill day at Seastar!

[Jaherring]

Sounds like another great trip! Looking forward to reading more and seeing more photos!

[ukran1ans]

Sounds like a great start (the last couple of trips, I've had morning arrivals, love getting thru the airport quickly!).

[VVHT]

Late night at Seastar bar with Rob, Chris and Baker.

Double overtime win by Winnipeg was awesome!

Rob and I had steak with grilled shrimp and a few red stripes. Brought cans of Skyline chili for Rob (it?s an Ohio thing).

Headed into town in a bit to do some shopping.

Photos soon come!

All is good at Seastar!

Enjoy,

VVHT aka Happy

[VVHT]

[Scott and Janet]

Rob.. Like the hat!
Chili and beer is not bad either!

[VVHT]

GoodTuesday morning Boardies!

Beautiful morning so far.

Ashley picked me and Rob up around noon yesterday, headed to Boardwalk Village, NCB then HiLo.
Rob needed supplies to make his Skyline Chili five way (it’s an Ohio thing).

Headed back to town and shopped at the new Temu Store across from Stop Light.

Then walked across the street to Stop Light for a few cold ones!

My stomach started to growl, so Ashley drove us up to LTU for lunch.
Rob had the black bean burrito with chicken and I had the jerk chicken sandwhich. Love LTU, Opal provided great service and the food was excellent.

After lunch we headed to El Coborno near Whoopee’s.
Great view and Denno is very cool proprietor!

Back to Seastar and get a big hug from Oshin!
Jump in the pool, change and head to the bar. Garrett and Flam join me and have a chill time.

Later we head over to the village and hang out at Denise’s. Baker joins us and we have a great time!

Back to Seastar and join Chris at the bar.
By this time I’m running low on gas and call it an early night.

Going to be a chill day today. Pool, sun, and hammock time!

Photos later.

Enjoy,

VVHT aka Happy