What an amazing day this was. I am not sure I can explain what really happened on this day, because it seems like perhaps it is other-worldly, or magical or maybe just unexplainable. What I can say is that it was one of the best days I have ever had, it was beyond fun, it was full of laughs and good times and good food and good friends, and I think this day alone (for so many reasons) solidified the bond that this amazing group of people now has with one another. I have been asked many times what was my favorite day of the trip and though I have answered “All of them” most every time, and I truly mean that, I think this day tops the charts. Every time I think back on this day I smile…..every single memory makes me laugh or smile. Every single memory makes me miss my friends. Those crazy turtles are my family now and I look forward to traveling back every year to hang out with them all!
Speaking of turtles, there were a couple of them that I got to spend a little more time with this day that I hadn’t previously, but after this one day, we were ALL family! Solidified by this Magic Bus trip for life!

Becky – What can I say about Beccajean? She is the originator of “Herding Turtles” I still remember when she said that and how we all laughed. I remember saying immediately “Oh that is a perfect description, I bet we will wear that saying out today” Ha, was I ever right! I remember when Becky first came on the message board. She dove right in and volunteered for everything she could, and I think that is a true testament of who she is. But I also remember how she was so worried to be traveling alone. Ha, that makes me laugh now to think of it. Was she worried about not being invited or included in the party?!?!? LOL….Becky made the party wherever she went. Shy, she is not. She is outgoing and immediately jumps right in to any situation. She is outspoken and as she says “tells it as it is” Hahahaha so this woman who I thought was worried about traveling alone and being shy or not included??!?!?!?! Where was she? I never met her! Ha! Instead we met Becky, who is instantly your friend, laughing and cutting jokes with you from the moment she meets you. She might try to tell you that she is abrasive or tells it as it is, but underneath you will soon know that she has a very big heart and loves everyone and just wants everyone to have a good time….including herself! “Herding Turtles”


Spottycatz – ok so I am sure I have said this before, and will probably say it again about just about every couple (and I mean it every time I say it), but…Spottycatz is the coolest couple EVER! Lol But I am serious! Have you met this couple? If not….you are not living! I could probably dedicate a whole trip report to them, but instead I will just say, go read theirs here: http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...erding+turtles and I will just give you the cliff notes version. First off….they BOTH did the rope swing….I mean really… how kick a$$ is that? Secondly, Mr. Spottycatz wardrobe alone is worth some sort of cool points nomination….those hippie pants were killer. And let’s not forget his singing and dancing abilities, I can still picture him singing at Canoe (more on that later in the trip report) and I smile every time I think of that moment. And Mrs. Spottycatz smile and love of a good strong roadside rum punch, already sets her at a notch above most. Speaking of a couple who can start a party anywhere they go, I think the Catz invented that concept. I repeatedly watched them both walk into several situations where they knew little to no people and yet you would never know. I am pretty sure they treat strangers as long lost friends everywhere they go. They always have a drink in hand, a smile on their face, and a party in sight. They have some of the best stories and some of the biggest hearts. I could go on and on with my love fest for this couple of cool Catz but if you have met them, you know! And if you have not met them….you HAVE to! I consider myself beyond lucky to have met them, hung with them and now consider them family. Damn, my family is cool!

Ok, so that ends day 4 for me…up next is Ninja with his day 4 wrap-up (and maybe even a little special surprise) and then stay tuned for Day 5….the One Love Pub Crawl