Trip report sept 1-14, including pelicanbar, etc

[groove16]

Choices is more of a resturant. janet and I had breakfast there on our last reach. Very tasty indeed.

they had a big yard, so lots of folks going off in groups in back yard.


I think we got breadfruit, flowers and I don't know what the 3rd one is

[Roots820]

Is that ackee?

[groove16]

choices had a snack table set up, had all kinds of jamaican treats...can't remember them all, but it was tasty...we didnt eat much, Im sorta full from all the subs and beer...

looks from around the yard at choices



the last pic we get of jamaica Elvis,

I remember having a few different conversions with folks, going from group to group, we were here a likkle while due to the snacks..
Lenbert has a interesting theory on Pi.

another dog ina yard to play with


a look back toward the road


one last look at the mystery machine


and the magical crowd aboard the bus

[groove16]

and yes, I think it is akkee, now that you say it...welcome to the SEC, my MIZZU fan. I was at seastar while the ga/mizzu game was on, chris tried to find it for me, but we had to settle for lsu...

[Mike_D]

Awesome report, and I'm loving the pics. Good stuff!

[groove16]

Next stop on the pub crawl is the only place we had ever really visited for any extended period of time...XTABI. This was our 1st and only driver until this trip, Alfreds hangout. He introduced us to Omar, Bartender, and we had free reign of the place. We have spent at least 5-6 full days here in our 1st two trips.
It was our home on the cliffs. For the adventurous like myself, there are a lot of nooks and crannys at Xtabi. Janet likes to get one of the rock decks down in the water for the day, and I can go do my exploring....absolutly love the place.

On this day, we didn't have much time. Sunset was getting near, and lenbert had another spot in mind for the sunset, so we only had about 15-20 minutes. Not many pics from here due to time restraints, but I have a detailed review of Xtabi grounds both cliffside and gardenside, many, many pics of the caves, etc, in the link below in my signature...This is a popular place on the board, so lots of stuff have been posted....

Omar not working today, but I had to have a dirty banana from this place. They make the best DB that I have ever had. I order one, it looked so good, with the chocalate drizzle running down the side of the glass. the look made an big impression, cuz next thing I know, everyone is ordering them...order another, bartender says he gonna take care of me, since my order open the flood gates for a little business for him...

pics of the sun getting ready to set for the night...I love sunsets, and gonna try to get a few pics ever night of the trip, at various time lapses...





a look at 3 dives from xtabi


I have been waiting to get to a cliffside bar for while now. i love the water, it has been a hot day, and I was ready to get wet. I slip off from everyone (always takes me a minute to get my nerve on the 1st jump of the trip) and jump into the sea. Xtabi has many different places to jump from, different heights, etc, so I didnt want to chicken out in front of everyone. I get my nerve and splash, it is done...1st jump of the reach, 1st of so many more. get out and repeat, by this time, I was joined by another crawler. after the 2nd jump, i knew time was short, so I grab my stuff, grab a few bites of my sub, and rejoin the gang at the bar. My DB was ready in a BIG to go cup.

last couple sunset shots before we go



Larry and Rina had never been to Xtabi. I told them earlier that I would give them a tour of the caves. I forgot, but we still have time. Took them to the cave down to the entrance of the small sandy area. I had read about the sand, but both 09, and 10, there wasn t, any sandy area, water was too high...but it was there this time, cool. On our return, I could see Lenbert rounding folks up, but yall gotta see this, the underwater bar in the other cave. So I took them real quick, they loved it and vow to return.

One last shot of 3 Dives, from Xtabi



as I am downloading the photos and during the report, I just figured something out, duh, LOL...the last pic above gave me the clue.

we exit the cave and see none of the crawlers, so we head toward the road. there they are, I hear Janet and two4today both yell. They were not gonna let us get left, we are bringing up the rear again, just like always. well, we thought so. as we get moving, we notice that they was not as many people on the bus. We take roll call, and Elvis has left the building. We notice that Matt, and his buddy and elvis was not here. we yell to lenbert, he says they will have to catch up, the crawl must go on. sunset is near, and here we go. Posting these pics, I see matt and his buddy at 3 dives. i go tell Janet of my huge discovery a few minutes ago, she just laughs. thats what I was telling you, I thought we saw them at 3 dives, she said. I never understood, I didnt see them, until now...

[groove16]

The crawl continues, we head up the cliffs, pass eddies debar, pass seastar lane, pass catcha, all the way to the lighthouse, ok sunset at the lighthouse.
Never been to the lighthouse, getting the camera ready. This is a big bus, are we gonna fit? we turn around, barely fit, and then pull back out and head back down the hill. Guess we are not stopping at the lighthouse, just turning around.

Next Stop Sir D's Love Nest
this is another bar I had not every been to, and prob never would have stopped at.
It was a very cozy and romantic spot.
Sunset was near, here are the chosen pics.




pics from the bar of the crawlers




and a look over at the cliffs, from the bar...I think I just heard a big splash...



I decide to go check out the area outside the bar, over in that picture.

[groove16]

I get outside, and am joined by a couple of my new friends. We see a couple of local boys hanging by the picnic table in this pic


at this point of the day, The drinks, the vibe, the new friends, the subs, it has all led to a great time. Feeling very good right now, gotta keep it going. Lets have another.
while enjoying the snack, the boys from the table came over and asked if we would like to watch his friend jump from the cliff. sure, we said. will you tip me? all standing around decided to put in a buck or two, and the likkle dude jumped. A big cheer from the bar. likkle guys made a fistfull of dollars for a couple jumps.

another look, wait, did that shirt just move? nah, must to the susnset.


last pics of the sunset thru the trees


a crowd gathered to watch the likkle guys. they were all smiles. Janet was ready for a red stripe, so I voluteer to get it for her. I go to the love nest, now able to get around the corner and see it all, very cozy. I see Rina. Have u seen Larry, she asked? Yes, they are all outside, I got the beer, follow me. As we round the corner, this is what I see...


Janet 1st and Larry next, both take turns playing with this snake. AS Rina and I talk about, neither of these people would get near a snake on a regular occasion. Only in Jamaica...lol...



we party at this spot until after sunset...great memories...made with some great people...

[gerryg123]

Excellent report. Spent many late afternoons at Sir D, it's one of the best views open to the public in the whole Cliffs area.

Good report so far. Was the bus a bit rowdy by the end?

[billndonna]

Damn,November can't get here quick enough!!! Keep the pictures and report coming,your doing a great job!!