Sunrise ... Sunset. Is there any place better that I could get? Trip Report

[bjritz]

Omar the affable night watchman at Xtabi waits with me for my driver. We had a great talk. Some things interesting some things surprising. He'd never been snorkeling here at Xtabi or anywhere on the cliffs. He had grown up on the eastern end of the island, but loved living and working in and around Negril. He asked me why I was using Juta for my ride, as a personal driver would take me to the airport much closer to my departure time than Juta. Cost I replied, it's cheap. He asked me how much three hours of being in Negril would be worth to me? Good question, mon. I had a good experience with Juta, but I think I will take a private driver on my next reach.

My ride came, jumped in and had a nice morning. We stopped at Sandy Bay to pick up some people, but they wanted to eat breakfast first, so we wait. I look around a bit, nice place, but no funkiness. About a half hour later we start to roll.

Loved the whole trip back. A beautiful sunny morning, the sea was its perfect blue, the lush landscape and the things that make this trip enjoyable. Goats, camels, resorts, small colorful homes, sweeping hills, “Oh, my!” passing situations, the other one way through Lucea, all filled with Reggae as we drive on toward MoBay.



A drop off at the airport and inside I find that I have lost my little other part of my immigration form. Must have packed it in my checked luggage. Good thing there are about 3000 copies of this form under the giant mural with everyone who's anyone in Jamaica on it. After filling it out the custom guy asked the silliest question. “Where is the original, why did you fill this out?” Too funny.

Now this next bit is for those of you who have been paying attention to my report from the beginning. I walk around the corner and into the departure concourse and what on earth did I find? You're right! The Jamaican Bobsled Cafe. No wonder I couldn't find it to wait for my friend Ed to arrive. Nice Jimmy Buffett shop and restaurant in the terminal as well.

Here is a couple of shots of the sea and a sailboat from the gate.



Now, my new Negril, Jamaica friends, the sun has risen and set on this trip report a final time, however, this is a beginning for me. I'm going back! I'm setting my sights on the April boardie bash and will let you know when I'm booked. I want to thank you all for your caring and kind comments. Sharing my trip with you has been quite enjoyable. Thanks to Rob, for hosting this forum. I've learned so much about traveling to Negril here and all has been fueling desire to return.

My parting shot is just that, a parting shot. Goodbye fair place until I return I know the great people here will continue to visit, love, drink, dine up all that Negril has to offer and best of all, report! Ya, mon!



Can you see the goats?