Oh, it WAS you, LOL! We had the shrimp in April and after your post I couldn't get it out of my head. Had to have it again! And the rolls that come with it.... Ok, I am getting back on a plane and heading straight to Kuyaba...Originally Posted by RockRobster
It was time to high tail it out to the beach road to catch a cab. We are supposed to be meeting peeps at Seastar party. We made the reservations and we are going to be late…rude! Back at the Seastar the beach crazed drunks show up and accost a perfectly pleasant couple – Coco and hubby. They are the sweetest couple and I feel a bit embarrassed about the first impression we gave them
My maiden voyage at the Seastar show did not disappoint. The food and the entertainment are outstanding. We must have been full because according to our tab, we only had tree red stripes and a dirty banana during the entire show. Filled with liquid courage and all shyness aside, I had a great chat with Rob. +1 and I even got our white man’s groove on. We closed ‘er on down that night. Operation mind erase day 2 complete.
Is it just me, or does anyone else notice the arms on those dudes, lol?!
Wpyogi - I'm absolutely loving your trip report so far! That view of Sunnyside bar from the water brings back great memories of that really fun day back in April. I really miss Maureen and Robert!
Coco & Hubby are truly wonderful, I agree!
Don't feel bad about being late. You're just running on Negril time. I don't think we made it to any event exactly on time. It's really hard!
Carpe Diem
When is anyone ever on time in Negril, just getting there eventually can be an acomplishment.
Trip #59 most of February
Yes ma'am, you and Mr Steele have soon come down to a science. Much respect.Wpyogi - I'm absolutely loving your trip report so far! That view of Sunnyside bar from the water brings back great memories of that really fun day back in April. I really miss Maureen and Robert!
Coco & Hubby are truly wonderful, I agree!
Don't feel bad about being late. You're just running on Negril time. I don't think we made it to any event exactly on time. It's really hard!
LOL. The 18 year old in me is what drives me most days. I am reading this trip report where I thought I spent most of the week with these guys and I am now truly realizing what I had missed. No worries though, when we were not with them we were having our own good times. Right Tiz
Really looking forward to the next installment......
I do agree, but it takes me a bit to transform from "getting the kids to school and me to work on time" to "jamaica time"!
LOL! We will have plenty of time to catch up....SOON COME!!! (oh gawd, the hangovers soon come, too!) Yesterday, I was making trip re-arrangements for April....haven't even been home a week
It was soooooo NICE to see Robert and Maureen again! I absolutely LOVE those two, their smiles and their big hearts. We spent a few hours there each time we were on the beach. And yes, that was such a fun day in April - i remember it vividlyWpyogi - I'm absolutely loving your trip report so far! That view of Sunnyside bar from the water brings back great memories of that really fun day back in April. I really miss Maureen and Robert!
Coco & Hubby are truly wonderful, I agree!
Don't feel bad about being late. You're just running on Negril time. I don't think we made it to any event exactly on time. It's really hard!
Great TR Wpyogi ! I am really enjoying it, so sorry to hear of your puppies your decision is one of the toughes and kindest a pet owner will ever have to make. Negril however is a great place to go to relish in memories and make new one's! Keep it coming!!:-)
So, its a normal hop outta bed/shower/what can we do routine for me. +1 drags a bit, but is game for breakfast. We decide to wander down to the Seastar restaurant and order off the menu as we need a bit of fuel this morning. The lovely Clarol and Rene are working and it's so nice to hang and chat with them. I forget what +1 eats, but I had scrambled eggs, potatoes and cranberry tea that I brought from home. (it's supposed to be good for water retention associated with travel, lol. funny, the package didn't say anything about rum retention) The breakfast potatoes........yeah.........i'm pretty sure they were deep fried.........maybe even twice. Do yur job potatoes and soak up that alcohol!
After breakfast we fart around and eventually decide to hit the pool. Before you know it we are ordering drinks at the swim up bar and having a nice chat with a guy from Boston. 1130ish rolls around. It's time to head back to the room and throw 5lbs of $hit into a 2lb bag and officially check out. However, we don't leave right away. Back to the bar to watch some NFL! and maybe have a few more drinks. and maybe an order of chicken wings.
I forgot to mention the fabulous chats we had with Chris throughout our stay at Seastar. He is such a gracious host. +1 really chatted him up because he's Canadian. +1 luvs Canadians! I think he secretly wishes he was one. (and i secretly wish i was jamaican)
Eventually we say our goodbyes to the most excellent Seastar staff and hop in a cab to Xtabi. Oh Xtabi. We set foot on the property and I feel a rush of comfort.
A little background. When we made the breakout of the AI move on our second Negril trip, we stayed a few nights at Le Mirage. I picked up some great info on the Negril.com board about Xtabi welcoming outside guests to snorkel/hang for the day, so that's what we did. After that day, I knew where we were staying next trip. That trip was April 2012.
Xtabi was running a fabulous special. 35% discount upon cash upfront! We made our way to Cottage #1. Drop our bags and deposit a few beers. I notice the TP and again feel right at home. You see so far, we had been using Sophie TP. NOTHING wrong with Sophie, but it just doesn't provide me with the warm fuzzy feeling that Cuddle does. How could you not love the bear?? AND it's baby powder scented. HA!!
We make a be-line to the bar to say hi to Omar and order up his infamous dirty banana with the overproof floater. Funny, that first sip isn't nearly as shocking as it once was. I must be stepping up to a more professional tolerance.
Another one of my mostest favoritest places in the world.
They are remodeling Cottage #6. Sweet! That's where we are staying next!
Nice report!!
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