Our next stop was the Middle Quarters for Pepper shrimp

When we all spilled out of Chicken's magic bus, I was surprised to see a very familiar face greeting the group!



It was the same woman we had met only yesterday on the way back from Mandeville!

She recognized us immediately “You're back!!” she exclaimed with a huge smile

“I told you we'd be back” I said laughing.

Everyone began eagerly purchasing and devouring the delicious pepper shrimp in huge bags... seasoned to perfection.

“I have some new soup I made... it's right here”, She said gesturing to a big pot. It didn't seem like anyone really heard her.. and for a moment she looked disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm over her special creation. She saw me looking at the pot and turned to me with a hopeful smile “Daisy! Would you like to try my soup?”

I was hesitant because I had just eaten a huge meal and was munching on a massive pile of Pepper shrimp. I didn't know if I had any room left in my stomach. “Um..Sure, How much is it?”

“100 JA” She said. “let me scoop out some soup for you, you're going to love it. I promise. You just wait”

“Okay, bring It on!” I said handing my bag to Markus and gesturing for him to give me some money. He laughed and rolled his eyes.

I took the warm cup into my hands and took that first bite...



I wish I could describe the taste of this soup. It was creamy goodness... absolutely delicious. I just moaned and closed my eyes. Markus had a bite and immediately rushed to get a cup of his own.



I handed it to the spottycatz to try and they quickly jumped on board. Soon all of the turtles were eating the special shrimp soup and moaning in bliss.

If you happen to see this woman on the side of the road in the middle quarters and she offers you soup... say YES. You wont be sorry.

The fresh Jamaican air, the sunshine coming in through the trees and the tropical warmth combined made this moment feel perfect... on the side of this dusty road, enjoying fresh food... I was just so happy. I felt like the day couldn't get any better and we still had Pelican Bar to look forward to!

We all bid farewell to the smiling woman in front of her fruit and pepper shrimp vendor and piled back up into Chicken's magic bus.

I ate my pepper shrimp from the bag on my lap as we rumbled down the dirt road towards Pelican Bar.



I had only seen this in pictures and I couldn't wait to experience this for the first time in person..

To be continued...
Next stop – The Pelican Bar