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

[gerryg123]

I kept motoring down the hill. I was feelin' good to be back in my element. All the wonderful memories came rushing back as I lean into the turns -- Out of Town Pastries (great patties!), the Hammock Park (owner Dennis is a little gruff), Ricks Cafe (in all my reaches, I've gone at least once every time), the Lighthouse, Catcha Falling Star (fun place to chill on CLiffs at night as you listen to the waves), and just as I made my turn to Seastar Lane, I heard a voice call out: "Hey, Gerry G!"

It was Booger. We're both from Socal, but this was the first time we've met. There was an instant bond of course, something that always happens in Negril. Booger was packing up supplies for his room, and we hooked up a few moments later at the bar with Brasi and Tattoo also in the picture. We all hung out and swam in the pool, toasting shots together .... It's shaping up to be a vacation of a lifetime.

[gerryg123]

Small town Negril. Jodie got a message I was in town, headed to Banton's, who called me. I picked her up immediately, and it was nice to re-unite. We went back to Seastar Inn, ate some Jerk chicken and seafood pasta. Later, I dropped her off at Reground because it was a boys night out, I told her.

Seastar Inn owner Chris announced he was taking us out tonight for the big party at the Jungle. Oh what fun we had, including Brasi and a few others, and after many rum punches we went to afterparty at Scrub a dub. Crazy place up there, kind of a strip club and a dance club and chill bar all in one, and I had never been there so late and I know realize there is a huge LATE crowd that streams in at 4 a.m. or so.

As we strolled toward the hotel gates, Chris said it was his duty to make sure all of his guests had a great time, so this was part of his job. I've never met anyone like him. What an incredible host.

What a scene. Tourists and locals drinking and fist bumping together, and girls dancing on stage in various stages of undress. The sun was nearly ready to peek its way through the sky by the time we all arrived back.

[gerryg123]

On Friday, I headed to Blue Cave Castle, where I rented a room for a couple of nights while simultaneously staying at Seastar Inn. I thought it would be fun to be right on the ocean in BCC's tower room, and wow what a place. Very nice room (you can hear the waves gently crashing against the Cliffs at night), very nice property, and an incredible ocean with a little cave that you can float your way into on an inflatable raft. It was very peaceful.

I stopped by Bentley's to set up dinner, and this time it's chicken, so I was really looking forward to that.

Now I am really getting into vacation mode. I cruised to LTU, and I enjoyed the view while indulging in a nice fruit punch (I think it cost like $5.50, I guess you pay for the view, lol).

At Seastar Inn, Luciano is on stage in the afternoon, rehearsing for a couple of hours -- it was like a private show for about 10 of us hangin' out at the time. Luciano is a really down to earth. He even sang Happy Birthday to seastar bar staffer Clarol, and not only that but Luciano put a bill into his hat for her, then passed it around for everyone to give a likkle donation, and Clarol was sitting pretty with a nice little pile of bills by the time everyone was through.

Luciano took pics with everyone, including one with me and one with Charlie Tattoo,with whom I've been hangin' quite a bit.

[suzieQ]

Wow..what a trip. Yesterday I was sitting alone at the Seastar Inn pool, and Luciano came up, introduced himself, and kissed me on BOTH cheeks!!! But wait..it gets better. Guess who I'm having breakfast with??? The (in)famous Gerry G!!! Wow. Can it get ANY better???

[Patty Sather]

susie, see if hes staying for the belly flop and have his picture taken with Joe and Manda!

[Negril Bill]

I am here with Gerry right now at Westender Inn. He stopped by with Suzie Q. They are having too much fun. He is prepping himself for the Bellyflop Challenge by having a couple of frozen rum punches

[Vince]

Wish we could get some videos and pics of the belly flop

[Lovechild]

Wish we could get some videos and pics of the belly flop

I know that's what mi say...altered my lunch just to watch the action...but no webcast...Have great/safe fun everyone!!

[gerryg123]

I am planning on doing a video of the belly flop challenge and posting here asap -- it might not be perfect footage, but I promise to get a feel for the event.

[Coco]

Bless you Gerry:-)