Negril is better than ever! I am here, and I am having a GOOD time!

[jon c.]

I doubt I could even make it a couple of days before I was worn otr...despite my being about 20 years younger than you.

LOL. I'm probably about the same age as Gerry and I know I couldn't handle that pace any longer. But it's fun to fantasize that I could.

[Michele Beisser]

Great Report! and thanks for keeping it REAL!!! Let the haters hate!

[gerryg123]

Here's just a few more pics ....

[Jasmin70]

Great report Gerry, if you write the book, I'll buy it!

[Delta]

Cute little ones! Looks like your girls enjoyed their vacay with dad.

[Cali]

As far as I know, Gerry is an adult. How he spends his vacation is his prerogative! As long as he's not hurting anyone, and all of the people involved consent to it, WHO CARES? You guys act like you know him. He's a complete stranger, an online poster who many of you will probably NEVER meet. Negative comments regarding his ACTUAL experience are the reason many negril.com boardies "censor" their trip-reports and give us a sugar-coated version. Too many judgemental views!

I agree. Thanks Gerry for sharing your experiences with us during your trip.

[gerryg123]

A few more shots .....

[gerryg123]

The Aftermath:

If I've offended anyone, particularly the wonderful people of Jamaica, I apologize.

It's been five days since I got home -- it feels like forever -- and it seems some boardies did not approve of the things I did, the things I reported, the pictures I've posted. I have meant no harm, and it should be pointed out I'm honored with so many of the responses that have proved overwhelmingly positive.

(Plus, I love having the Negril.com record for most views because I'm such a small, emotionally needy little man!)

I felt like I spent 16 days treating just about everyone I met with Love and Kindness. Yes, I was randy a few early mornings in the private areas of strip clubs, but as for the two ladies I'm in photos with, Jody and Nicky, they are NOT prostitutes, and I said so specifically in the reports. They're nice girls, and I enjoyed ALL of my time with them -- riding around in the scooter, swimming and splashing around, taking them snorkeling and to Booby Cay for the first time in their lives, feeding them lobster when in fact both are very poor.

Yes, I took advantage a little bit and did the whole "boyfriend-girlfriend thing" with both, but everyone was an adult, and it was clear I was only there a week or two on vacation, and I was sad to make my good-byes.

Also, I just don't think it's a big deal posting pics of Ganja. It's everywhere in Negril, and the Rasta's say there's nothing wrong with it -- according to the bible -- because God gave it to us; I agree.

I had a good time, I didn't hurt anybody, and I have memories that will last me a lifetime.

Ya mon.

[Maryann]

"The Aftermath." LOL! What an appropriate title. Glad you are defending yourself and finally cleared up the "prostitution" question. I had to re-read your trip report and make sure I wasn't missing something. No where did you say anything about prostitutes, but it seems some people get an idea in their head and run with it. The one comment you made about "15 or 16 year old girls" made me cringe, but hopefully you were just making an observation. What one does on their vacation is nobody's business. Some folks are able to spend a few months in Jamaica - I'm lucky to go once a year - but what I think we can all agree on is that we all love Jamaica and the people we meet there. Enjoyed reading your trip report, though. It is what it is.

[shooter1]

Gerry,I don't think you need to apologize to anyone for anything you wrote about.It was fun reading your report and I wish if people are put off about something and want to voice their opinion, I wish they would private message the individual or start their own thread and post their opinions if they feel so strongly about it and not do it in someones post.