TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR: The adventure continues as Gerry G returns to Negril

[gerryg123]

I made my way back, and this time I found Negril Spa Resort. It's a beautiful place, very well-designed layout, and everything is NEW (or new looking).

There is a total of one guest staying at the resort. It's very quiet, but a nice thing about the property is there is sandy beach access, too, so you kind of get the best of both worlds -- the cliffs and the beach.

The bartender, Marcia (wants to be in report), is a nice lady, tall and thin with a friendly smile but kinda of a shy demeanor that's common among ladies in Negril (just an observation).

She makes me a GREAT blended fruit drink. Slightly more expensive ($8 USD) but significantly bigger than your average daiquiri-type drink.

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Plus you get the view, of course.

I felt like I had a lot of energy. Back on the scooter, I could have left right towards the Cliffs and Seastar Inn, but instead I went left, back to the beach again. I guess the sand was calling my name.

The sun was brightening. It's a hot one day. Thank god for that cool ocean breeze that makes Negril such a gem of the Caribbean. Plus, there's usually a body of water close by -- just a great place to feel the heat.

At Seasplash, I hung out with Natasha, the friendly bartender near the beach. I chilled on raft, enjoying the flow of the ocean.

[Seveen]

did you find Jodie? just ride into Red Ground (or whereever you think she lives) and ask someone - she'll show up in no time

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Keep readin' Saveen ..... (but yes!)

[pretty40]

Thanks for bringing us on your vacation AGAIN Gerry!! What would we read without ya? lol

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Here are some pics (top to bottom):

1, Steven West live n direct from Seastar Inn

2, This one puts the MMMM in M n G Montreal

3, Snorkeling with friends

[DConkle]

So where is Jodie ?

[M&G Montreal]

Let me tell you all that one of the highlights of our vacation has been time spent with Gerryg! He lives on a plane where there are 19 days per week and 74 hours per day! He is the brother you always wanted, the cousin you wish you had and the friend you wish all your friends could be. We went for a fabulouse dinner at his friend Bentley's, and you know what? The dinner was fab! Outstanding. Met 4 other great Boardies! The food was par excellence - and if you think Gerryg is entertaining ... you gotta meet Bentley!!! Old days Will Smith on crack and prozac at the same time! HOWEVER. The most poignant moment was our Gerryg. There was some altercation in the neighbourhood, and a child was getting hit or spanked or slapped. Our Gerrg just said "Do you hear that? If it goes on ... I'm stopping that. That's not OK!!!!!! Now how many of us have thought of him as the defender of the downtrodden? The defenseless? Think again! He was adamant! Takes a lot to get our Gerrg riled .... but a kid beng harmed? Yeeesh!

(Sorry, Gerryg! I said you could blog about me, so it works in reverse!!! )

We are blessed to have Gerryg in our lives! He is more wonderful than his words (he's a wordsmith .. but what lies beyond? A lot! )Take life to max, Ger' - and show us all how

The mmmmmm in M&G

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Later I went to Bentley's, then Westender Inn for the Sunday-night bonfire. There I hooked up with Negril Bill, whom I've met a few times in past reaches. There was a pig roast, but I was already full. Instead, I chatted with Bill and a fellow expat -- attractive lady in her 40s with a great tan -- as the bonfire burned and cracked and sent little embers into the Caribbean sky. It was bliss.

[Sweetness]

Oh Gerry you are killin me. I have had those magic moments at the bonfire at Westender......bliss describes it perfectly. Miss them so much, please give them all my love if you go out there again. Keep havin fun and take care Mr.