Quote Originally Posted by Spiff View Post
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.
I'm with you!!! Truly, I enjoy walking about in Negril. Every walk to the store is an adventure in itself!! Heading into town from the cliffs, then shopping in town....is generally pure joy! There may be a few that can be frustrating...but all in all....I find the Jamaican culture itself to be warm and hospitable. A genuine smile can open many doors!