This is my husband, he was always tuned in to drama going on around us while I sat oblivious with a goofy grin that stays on my face the entire time we're in Negril. While we never encountered any racism or people using that awful word we saw plenty of ugly tourists being awful to staff. I think the thing that pissed us off the most was a lovely older man who wandered the beach with his guitar or uke, can't remember which, anyways this group of 6 or so adults spent 30 minutes, listening to him, requesting songs than not offering him a tip. That burned us so bad, we saw it from afar but it left a lasting impression on us, and i'm sure has helped us be better tippers and more aware of our actions.Originally Posted by utenlov
I feel that on the racism thing I should be clear on one thing. I did not under any circumstances hang out with anyone remotely racist. It was things I overheard or people I talked to for 3 minutes in a bar. I have worked in a kindergarden for 13 years so I tend to have eyes and ears in the neck so to speak. I overhear things easily, I'll even admit to tapping in on the occasional conversation around me. Hey, I was travelling solo and didn't always have anyone to talk to!The people I chose to hang with were sweet, down to earth and openminded. All the qualities I stride to be myself.
I'm one of those weirdo's that don't just get into the water, our first reach I had some open wounds on my elbows, mixed with salt water..OUCH. The only time I got out deep was when my dear husband would carry me out making sure my elbows were above water. I was a fish in my former life and spent all my summers growing up in some body of water, its just not always medically possible for me anymore.
I enjoyed your thoughts very much, and am glad you plan to go back someday.
