Trip report sept 1-14, including pelicanbar, etc

[groove16]

Thanks for all the feedback guys...


and I almost forgot, I saw Tina posted a response, I missed it earlier, girl if you are still reading this, Sorry I missed you.
Janet and I had fun with you, she said to tell you we meant to get back down to that end of the beach to try and find you, but you know how plans in Negril are...

[groove16]

We chill on the beach, Michael had Janets chairs and umbrella set up for her. While we chill, Michael has a deal with a hustler that was trying to haggle with a guest. a shouting match followed, with a couple of phrases exchanged that I had heard earlier that morning while at BB, (fastcar running off the same guy). It was something like bumclatt??? and a phrase like suc ya mudder???seemed to be some bad words.

Janet didnt eat lunch so I ate in the likkle tower at legends, where michael hangs on kuyaba side, wasn't used while we were there, but it was my after dinner smoking tower. A few pics from the tower.




this guy came by every day selling do nuts, pastries, breads, etc


I walk over to BB to get our ride to Catcha, one last shot of the bar

[JitterBug]

legends umbrellas are lined up like sardines . . . is it always like that? . . . doesnt' appeal to me . . .

the rest of your report is great, love the pics . . . thanks.

[groove16]

yep, pretty much always like that. very small beach area, and had the most guests during the slow season, which is when we are there.
that is one of the reasons we walked to BB so much...Janet got her chairs set up on the end, so she had some room on one side...

[groove16]

This is the part of the trip that my wife is worried about. She is not sure what I am going to write, as she knows I will write what I FEEL, not sugar coat anything. Lets start off by saying that we are beach people, love the beach. We wanted to try the cliffs, found a great deal at catcha cuz of the construction, booked mid trip, so we could get back to the beach in case we didn't like it. We like the live music and the action on the beach. Nothing beats a walk on the beach first thing in the morning (a swim in the glass-like sea off the cliffs is a goood substitute, as I will soon find out)

This post below, made from catcha mid trip, is what has Janet worried, lol,



http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...-on-the-cliffs

keep in mind that we were in slow season, and I think there was 3 other couple there, 2 of those had motorcycles, and were always moving...(both named jimmy, led to a funny story) we NEVER saw anyone else at the bar, and a person here or there in pool, laying out etc...

[booger]

If you head back to the West End during a busier time you will see more action. I just got back yesterday and the West End was more like the Dead End. Most places we went we were the only travelers there. I found fun at each place though and am ready to kick some butt in dominoes. Looking forward to the rest of your report....

[JitterBug]

i'm with you groove, stayed at catcha, loved it, but am a beach person all the way . . . too isolating . . .

[groove16]

Right before we leave to go to Catcha, we meet Alli, who was the DJ last night who gave Janet the tickets. Janet does not recognize him (he had a bandana on last night)
He also said he plays in the west end gang and they are at bourbon beach tonight. We won't see you tonight, we are moving to the cliffs, we will see you next week.

we get to Catcha Falling Star about noon, but room not ready. We leave our bags at front desk, and go check out the place.

The first one to greet us after we get let in was Benny, the resident dog. Love the dogs.

The first view of Catcha is breathtaking. It is like a movie setting, with all the flowers, and the sea background. I head down and take my first of so many pics.


this view is of --from left to right---our lunch table, jacuzzi, our spot(presently occupied by the 2 Jimmys)


Jimmy1 has been coming to Catcha for 14 years, and is staying 3 weeks. Jimmy2 is leaving 2morrow.
Me looking across the cove


the hot tub


floats to float away your troubles in this beautiful cove
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[groove16]

we still haven't checked in, but I have to get in the wata....It is so beautiful, and calling my name. I jumped at Xtabi yesterday, but I had consumed several adult beverages, aka liquid courage. Today, like always, takes a second to build up the ability to jump.



several photos later


1st dip in THE COVE at catcha


now a little higher




the beaches party boat


one last jump


and the red stripe enjoying the view

[groove16]

we get checked in...Janet is in love with her veranda...
here are some views