10 Years, 12 Nights, 6 Hotels, ONE LOVE - April 2012 Trip Report

[Clarity]

At one point Markus disappeared to take another swim in the ocean. He was gone for a while but when he returned He was in very good spirits.

"I just saved a bee!" he announced with a smile.

I laughed "Um, That's nice, Dear"

It wasn't until a month later when I was going through the video footage from our trip that I saw what he was referring to. I smiled from ear to ear when I saw this. The footage was so oddly touching and heartwarming to me that I pieced the video clips together and posted it on Youtube.

For those who haven't seen it yet, Here it is:





This video shows you a glimpse of what I love about Markus. He has so much awe and respect for every little living thing on this planet. He's really a gentle soul with the biggest heart. I'm so grateful every day that I have him in my life. He makes ME a better person.



Love this beautiful man with every fiber of my being.

Sorry I have to stop here. I'm feeling really drowsy and my head is pounding. It's time for me to drink some hot tea and head back to bed.

To be continued...

Bonfire webcast party at Seasplash w/ Spottycatz, Lorax, Indybob, Bella Bea and a whole bunch of great boardies coming up

[Clarity]

Marley, Ninja and Dawn


The beautiful Bella Bea

After the party we grabbed some Red Stripes from our fridge and joined Marley and Ninja for one last round at the Sagi Cottage. The four of us sat together on the balcony overlooking the sea.

This was it. The final and hardest goodbye at Catcha and… I just couldn’t do it.

I’ve been trying to find the words to describe how much their friendship has changed my life in a positive way and how much they mean to me. (to both of us) Marley is not just a friend, she is my sister now. Ninja is Markus’s “brother from another mother”. They are such a beautiful couple that I truly love and admire so much. From the moment they arrived in Jamaica, the four of us spent nearly every single day together. I know that whatever happens in life, we will remain friends always. So I knew in my heart that this wasn’t goodbye, it was just the beginning of a lifelong friendship.

I came into this trip struggling with intense grief from a terrible loss and feeling broken, I left with a family of new friends that helped me heal and memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life.

So when it came time to head to bed, I started to say goodbye… but I couldn’t formulate the words without choking up. So instead I just said “We’ll see you tomorrow”

Marley smiled and gave me a hug “See you tomorrow”

To be continued.
Day 11 – Moving to Banana Shout
Markus is back in the saddle and he’s up next.

[marley9808]

Awwwwwww, you know I feel the same way about you and Markus, love you guys so much
Funny enough, like most, I had fallen in love with you both before ever even meeting you and I was so happy to find out that you are even more amazing in person.

And we have so much in common.....

I too went to Jamaica on this last trip and met some of my FAMILY!
Love you all so much!

See you soon!!!! yay

[gerryg123]

I had fallen in love with you both before ever even meeting you

Great stuff. You first bonded over shoes, right?

[kaycee]

enjoying it!

[nutz4travel]

Thanks for continuing Clarity! I so need something to pull me through the next 36 hours!

[Jamerican1]

So glad your sister is okay! I look forward to the rest of your review! Loving all of your beautiful pictures!!

[Angel]

Welcome back, glad your sister is getting better sorry you had to go through that. Looking forward to some more pictures. Thank you for the ones you've posted.

[LLAP]

It's good to see you back and I hope your sister continues her recovery.
May the upcoming Season and New Year be full of blessings for you two.

[ralonzo29]

All I have to say is

1)You guys are he best
B) You always make me tear up at work
III) and of course SEE YOU SOON!! 17days