Higglers

[Jaherring]

Yes they did. That was a good game. Bring on the Irish!!

[Maryann]

Actually enjoy them very much unless they try to touch me, put something in my hand or prevent me from walking on.

[Spiff]

Yesterday we walked all the way from CSA to the traffic circle. Went to the Lime store and Valumaster and took care of all the errands we needed to do.

We were approached several times but everyone was friendly, jovial, and.....well, just downright pleasant! We did buy jelly coconuts about half way. That guy was definitely in the right spot, because we really needed something like that when we happened upon him.

I don't know if it was because we chose to walk the whole thing on the road, or that we have a little experience now with the Negril "sales experience", but that walk we took yesterday was one of the most fun trips we've had walking down that way. It's funny that all we did was go to the Lime store to get a SIM card and then hit up Valuemaster for some basics. LOL!

So, long story short: The higglers situation doesn't seem to be "out of control" or " getting worse" to us. In fact yesterday, contrary to recent reports i have read, it seemed like it has gotten better.

Of course this was only ONE walk down the beach road. YMMV.

[Momthor3]

I truely enjoy my walks up and back on the beach and in the two weeks last year only met one vendor who wouldn't take no for an answer. When it escalated to name calling because I turned my back on him to walk away and avoid the conflict I was rescued by the security lady at Rooms, the security guy from Roots Bamboo, the Rastas by Sunnyside and the Tourist Police. I love the vendors and have always enjoyed visiting and speaking with them and have never felt unsafe. I don't buy much but like to look and once they learn your name and you theirs it is a wonderful feeling. So looking forward to seeing my friends again......

[butterfly]

I always try and do a months worth of "fake 'n bake" before I go so I don't look so much like I just stepped off the plane and are ripe for the picking.

Lol. That's a good one

[butterfly]

Just watch out for the ones that ask you to hold their machete while they run and get the sandwich fixings for you!

lol

[Irie John]

Actually enjoy them very much unless they try to touch me, put something in my hand or prevent me from walking on.

I agree and the beach would not be nearly as much fun without most of them.

[Mort]

"Mort, tagging along with you while you walked the beach would be a hoot!!!"

Please tell my girlfriend! She thinks I'm corny.

[Rambo]

Irie John....what is the date on that shot??

[Irie John]

Irie John....what is the date on that shot??

I believe that is April, 1990 - I have another shot from the same day.