Gerry G's TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR Final Chapter -- The Mighty Californian's return

[groove16]

gerryg123...thanks for the on site updates, and I can't wait for the full report....love your reports...keep chillin, my friend...

[gerryg123]

I was handed the keys to room 12, upstairs in the back. Technically, of the 19 rooms at Seastar, No. 12 is the most private. There is no reason for anyone ever to be walking near your door, there is a beautiful view from the balcony, and it's very quiet -- you can't even hear the music on a Saturday-night party.

Plus there is a high cathedral ceiling that rises probably 40 feet above, and most important of all the air conditioning works nice n cold.

I made the usual re-connections with some of the staff members at Seastar like Barbara, Rochelle, Garrett, Samantha, Alvin, et al. Then my long-time cabbie/bodyguard Shayne came to visit, and he lent me a phone for the 10 days.

It was just getting dark when the rain hit again. I had been traveling for 24 hours or so with no sleep, so there were no first-night adventures. I slept like a baby in my big, beautiful bed, dreaming of snorkeling and spearfishing, of jerk chicken and beautiful Jamaicans, of Roaring River and rum punch, of laying on my inflatable green raft on the ocean and letting my troubles float away with the soft currents of the waves.

It will all come true over the ensuing days, and that's a good position to be in. Ya mon, it's going to be a fun trip filled with memories that will last a lifetime.

[DConkle]

Can't wait to hear!

[justchuck]

It's nice to see that you made it back to the island. Enjoy my friend!

[Mike_D]

say what??? Mike_D goes to Negril and we dont get a trip report?

or did i just miss it?...

LOL, murph! I have been slacking off. But, not to worry - I have a good batch of pictures from my June trip. Trip report soon come.

[gerryg123]

Strengthened with a full night's sleep, I woke up early on Wednesday ready for my first full day in Negril.

I had made arrangements with Famous Vincent for a spear-fishing -- it's my main activity every morning unless it's rainy for I overdo it the night before -- and we met at Seasplash, one of my fav hotels.

I guess I'm out of practice, cause not only was I missing a lot of shots, when I did get a fish, I cut my finger on his dorsal fin, and that was no fun at all. But it was still a great little trip, and it was nice to re-unite. I had talked to Pam at DeBars -- she is the beautiful expat wife of Eddie, the owner -- and she suggested bringing the fish and or lobster to DeBars to cook, so that's what I did.

But there no one was around at Debars, so Bobo, a local friend, took care of it for me and said he would put the three lobsters and about five fish in the fridge till later. Later I visited Banton, then motored to the Westender to visit Negril Bill, who suggested the Lionfish as a snack.

"It's an east coast fish, you can't get it in California, and you'd be helping the environment -- plus it tastes great," Bill told me.

I was sold. The Lionfish arrived a short time later, and I loved it. I knew I would be back daily to eat more Lionfish.

It was nice being at Westender, too, my home away from home away from home. I said hi to Alexis, the owner's daughter before motoring back to Seastar Inn.

[groove16]

I tried the lionfish on my last trip...very tasty...i'm following right along, bud..

[gerryg123]

Yeah, the fish is very soft n fluffy and light .... Of course, they put a lot of breading on it -- I have been ordering more and more well-cooked and crispy each time, and have also switched to ketchup as fav dipping sauce. This is the best I have eaten in a long time. Makes the trip that much more special.

I'm back to real time now, but I have some wild adventures. Keep checkin' in folks, satisfaction guaranteed.

[booger]

yeah, the fish is very soft n fluffy and light .... Of course, they put a lot of breading on it -- i have been ordering more and more well-cooked and crispy each time, and have also switched to ketchup as fav dipping sauce. This is the best i have eaten in a long time. Makes the trip that much more special.

I'm back to real time now, but i have some wild adventures. Keep checkin' in folks, satisfaction guaranteed.

yawn......

[Smokin Kevan]

gerryg123... Good to see you in the spot you/I love!

Happy Travels,

BBB