Here goes....My first Trip Report Patrick & Lisa Mar2013....

[Orchid]

GREAT STUFF.....absolutely loved your video...thanks very much!!

[rustedduck]

Great job !!!!

[lisapat]

Thanks all.....I'll have more to come...but my butt's falling asleep from all this reminiscing...better get productive and put this weekend to good use

[trvsmlls]

excellent job

[billndonna]

Thanks for sharing Lisapat,we are loving it and it helps us get by until Nov.on the cliffs!!

[lisapat]

Day 3 - Bittersweet....
So now we awake and it's Saturday...We had thought of possibly doing a Mayfield Falls trip this reach, but just because the West End doesn't have that much sand, doesn't mean one still can't get a serious case of sand gravity...So, the Winnipeg gang are down for breakfast, and tell us that....by no means should we feel intimidated to spend some time enjoying Tensing Pen if so inclined....they did, and didn't feel like interlopers one bit.Well, I have to honestly say that the idea of the general public having free reign access to that property while we were staying there would kind of sting my ego just a bit...but, maybe it's one of those things where if we tread lightly....all will be well....<the verdict still isn't in on whether we were crashing the resort or not, folks>...anyway, after breakfast, ....cooler iced down and some redstripe travellers in tow...off we go....Gate man let us in, no sweat( a good sign, I guess).....also, this place doesn't have a lot of "common areas" per se, ..meaning that although you can explore and walk around a bit, you might find yourself approaching the doorstep of someone's cottage....we got a quick feel of it before settling in at the pool.....which is located directly under the restuarant/bar.....well, Lisa goes up to grab a few red stripes, and, once again...they became sort of like everlasting gobstoppers once the koozies covered 'em up(I know, we're bad...trust me,this theme will continue). Got some awesome pictures and instantly made friends with 2 resident ( I want to say Rhodesian) hounds. They seemed to be the most pampered pooches in all of Jamaica...and very affectionate.Lisa's not a big dog person like me and was unimpressed(try not to hold it against her LOL) A wonderful day in a spectacular place...The place had a few guests but otherwise seemed all ours...After a few hours we decided to head back to our room, and clean up in prep for another sunset...this time we decided Rick's Cafe(mind you, not cause we ever have to visit there again after one time...it's enough)..the whole tourist trap thing isn't really our scene, but it's just so darn close..what the heck. Lisa figured the divers are always a good show, plus I figured there's always tons of 20 something eye candy so ok, ...Awesome sunset, we sat next to a nice couple from Mass. who were staying at CSA..so we got on the Couples subject, as Lisa and I are 5X veterans of Couples Resorts...Hands down the premiere A/I in all of everywhere, but just not our bag anymore....We love CN, but have decided that our love for Negril is bigger...and if you try to do both......somewhere you're gonna miss out. Anyway, back to Seastar Inn where we have been graciously invited to dine at the Winnipeg table....awesome!!! Anyone that has seen Rob's webcast on Saturday knows that Seastar will fill to capacity on a Sat. night, ...so it's best to have your night planned out somewhat, especially if you're a guest....no problem....Great show, great meal....everyone said the buffet rocked... but, let me tell you...it really did!! that snapper was to die for!!

[lisapat]

So we're diggin the show and .....poof....out go the lights....Chris grabs some staffers and gets on it, there are generators to wake up...Well the band had barely got into their groove, when....all you have now is percussion fro the drummer...So he keeps it going, and ....what's this? the Seastar drummers get started a little early...in the dark, but it rocked just the same...A couple of near misses, and the generators are going....and the beat goes on...I guess the whole west end lost power that night.. Anyone that was watching the webcast must have got the hint fairly early...As Rob and Lisa had to pack it up as far as that went. Again, though....it was all good.. The next morning....we checked out, said our goodbyes and caught a ride on the shuttle to the beach, where Henry dropped as at the Grand Pineapple, where we had stayed last year..We had finished our stay on the West End.....but would definitely be back......

[lisapat]

[Jambarney]

wicked video ........ wicked

Jamb

[pretty40]

nice... thanks for sharing