I went back to that same roof party last night -- gee, I wonder what drew me in? -- and it was pretty wild once again, though not quite as busy as the night before. It's interesting the clusters of people that hang out at different parts of Negril, and you kind of feel for the areas once you've returned a few times.

The roundabout, and the area just east of it towards Sav, has a certain vibe, a good one, lot of fun-loving folks. The area where you first make the turn to go up the cliffs, those folks look a little grimy, a little more 'street' .... I was on my home last nite on my scooter, and there was a bit of a street fight in that corner .... i wouldn't have thought much of it -- you know how peeps get late at night when they drink -- but this confrontation was especially interesting because there was a WOMAN aggressor. I think they were fighting over a beer because she was trying to grab his bottle, and it looked like a full bottle because beer was squirting about!

I woke up early this morning -- love to get an early start. Took care of business stuff back in Los Angeles, then headed to the Negril farmer's market (ran into it by accident, it's only once a month), and it was quite a scene with folks selling there goods and lots and lots of customers. A very lively scene. I don't think I've seen that many Jamaicans in one spot since the Bob Marley concert!

I pulled in on my scooter, was not wearing a helmet, and eased right next four Negril police officers who were patrolling the event. They didn't say a thing about it, so I even pushed my luck and took some pictures of them posing. I'll post 'em, and I think they're good pics because one of the officers was wearing a bullet proof vest like a swat guy. They were in a great mood!

Since I was so close, and since it's early in the vacation and I have a huge stack of 1000s ($300 cash in Jamaican money makes you feel like a King), I went to the craft market and made the same deal I always make -- eight rasta necklaces for 1000 J. It usually takes about five minutes to find someone willing to do it -- it's just a touch above wholesale. I feel bad, but it is a buyer's market, and maybe the next guy from Europe or something will pay $10 each, but I love to bargain.

The necklaces make good gifts, but I keep a lot of them and wear 'em around. Reminds me of Negril.