We load back up on the Love Bus and SuzieQ gives the royal wave to everyone as they board. I’m excited because I figure next stop is a twofer and a damn good one, No Limit and Pee Wees. We don’t stop though, we keep on rolling. Somewhere up the road we turn into a big yard and there is a lovely lady who is waiting to give every last bus rider a “Welcome home my long lost child!” hug as they exit the bus. I’ve heard about this, we must be at Bella Donna’s! I had a ton of fun at this place, it kind of reminded me a little of a Spanish/Mexican hacienda. Open air rooms and porches built around a bit of a dusty courtyard. Very cool and the vibe was terrific. I did have one little problem that I think is very funny and reflective of the way things can happen in Jamaica. The bar line was long as soon as we got there and I still had a leftover from C&D so I was floating around for quite awhile. When I see the line get short, which is after we’ve been there a while, I take orders and head to the bar expecting to get 4 stripes 2 ting and a wata. This is not going to happen. We have essentially emptied the cooler. A comical back and forth between several bar staff with multiple visits inside leaves me still standing at the bar. At one point, well into looking through the entire property for any remaining stripes I’m asked “Now, what did you want?” I have to laugh. There is a very nice lady who comes out of one of the buildings with a Dragon and a Ginger Ale. She tells one of the other staff to run off and check another location but this doesn’t happen very quickly. People are starting to get back on the bus. I look around and the turtles are waving me back. I buy the Dragon and the Ginger Ale and return to the bale. “Where’s my stripe?” I’m asked a couple of times. “Didn’t get anything I ordered!” I say with a smile and recount the tale. Second time in two days a bunch of turtles have showed up and emptied an establishment of beer…
The yard – very cool, great party –
The bar of unquenchable thirst…
