We landed safely in Montego Bay, where a nice lady from the Mobay VIP services met me with a sign, gerryg123 or something to that effect. I had actually managed to sleep a bit on the plane -- I've lost some weight, and that makes a big difference in terms of comfort in a small seat -- and soon I gathered my luggage and met the Clives rep.

Bad news. The Clives rep was there to take my money, but no driver. He kept calling on the cell and delaying me, and after about 45 minutes I started asking around for anyone driving to Negril. I've used Clives a lot, and I must say I was disappointed, but it all worked out. A Juta guy whose face reminded me of Kareem Abdoul Jabbar gave me a lift, and away we went.

It was drizzling on off as we made our way past the strip and up the hill. I was VERY eager to check into Seastar Inn and to make my hellos.

There is nothing better than that first day, when you have a stack of 100s and 50s and 20s, and you're ready for ANYTHING.

Ya mon. It's going to be a good one.