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

[Clarity]

When the gates opened and we stepped inside Seastar Inn with our luggage, a familiar feeling washed over me.. It felt like coming home. It made me think of Webcasts, good times, and friends. Last time I was here was in November. I gazed over at the table that we had sat at with Rob, Lisa, Bella Bea and Jamar. I remembered our late night party closing down the bar and the laughter... Meinvancouver and his beautiful wife, Dolly, Blandy1 with her pretty blue eyes.. All the boardies dancing around...Luciano on stage... all wonderful memories! I just felt so happy to be back!!

Check in was a breeze, just like last time.

We explained that we had 2 nights booked but that there was a change of plans. Now we would be staying in Mandeville tomorrow night to visit my family instead. Would it be possible for us to have friends stay in the room that night on our behalf?

“No problem!”

Now we just had to find the right friend that would appreciate a complimentary night at Seastar Inn. We knew exactly who to offer this to and we just hoped that they would accept it.

We were led to our room. Room 12. It is one of the older rooms located in the back, second floor. I really liked how it was so quiet and removed from everything..

The room was spacious with large arched wooden ceilings, a fridge and big bed..




The balcony was my favorite part of Room 12. It is huge, with a view of the lush backyard...




(view of the garden from our balcony)

I lay down on the bed and immediately fell asleep while Markus sat on the balcony bird watching.. I don't know what it is about the beds in Seastar, I can't lay on them without passing out. They're just too comfortable.

I woke up with a start two hours later...

“Oh no! What time is it? Did we miss the concert??” I sat up anxiously.

Markus reassured me that it was still early and we were fine.

“So who is going to be at the Luciano Concert?”, Markus asked after we both showered and changed “Will My Boys be there tonight?”

My Boys = Ninja & Guirigay. (The two boardies Markus has been in contact with leading up to this trip. He was really excited about meeting them.)

“Yep, Your Boys will be there” I laughed “and My Girls will be there too”

All of the rest of the turtles were landing in Jamaica today and meeting for the first time at Seastar Inn.

I looked forward to seeing Patty Sather, Becky, and Beachgirl66 again..

I also couldn't wait to meet Marley, Ninja, Guirigay, Sweetiepie, Booger, Sandie, Tizzy, Spottycatz, Indybob, RastaStan, Gerryg123!... the list went on and on! AMAZING!

“Ready to go?”, Markus asked swinging open the door to our room.

I took a deep breath and smiled “Ready.”

To be Continued...
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