Simply Portland...Utterly Devine

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There is a path that leads to what remains of the cottages. But I wasn’t wearing the proper shoes and he wasn’t wearing any at all so venturing beyond the beach and into the bush will be saved for the next time.

Taking photos of the outside I notice trees full of mangos. Mangos galore! I felt like I found a gold mine. I got Elvis’ attention and showed him the fruit suspended high, out of my reach. I told him how much I love mangos. He searched the ground until he found this long pole.



I sat on the steps watching him scope the clusters of mangos until he spotted the ones ripe for eating.

Didn’t take much poking for one to drop and then another. Just in time because I was ready for a snack.

[sammyb]

It's about Errol Flynn's arrival in Jamaica

Here you go
In 1946, Hollywood’s most famous swashbuckler, Errol Flynn, arrived in Jamaica in a storm-ravaged boat. After a long and celebrated career on the silver screen, Flynn spent the last years of his life on a small island off the Jamaican coast, where he fell in love with the people, the paradisiacal setting, and the privacy, and brought a touch of Tinseltown glamour to the West Indian community.

Based on those years, The Pirate’s Daughter imagines an affair between the aging matinee star and Ida, a beautiful local girl. Flynn’s affections are unpredictable but that doesn’t stop Ida from dreaming of a life with him, especially after the birth of their daughter, May.

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THANKS Sammy!!!! Going to search and order it tomorrow.

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Returning with two huge mangos, one filling each hand, Elvis joins me at the steps. He takes a seat still possessing both mangos. I watch him rip into the fruit he held tight in his left hand while the other mango (the NOT-for-Vi mango) sat nestled close to his right hip like an obedient child.

Dang…I guess mine is still in the tree. And that’s where it’s going to stay.



Hey, I’m not feeble. I could have done what he did and used the pole to fetch my own fruit. But knowing my luck I would disturb an unripe mango the size and hardness of a coconut that would come crashing down on my head knocking me out cold. The thought of possibly laying unconscious on the sands of a deserted island with a half naked man convinced me not to even try.

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Presently, Navy Island has little to offer the average vacationer, but for someone seeking a little adventure or a history enthusiast, it may turn out to be a worth-while outing. To me it was kinda thrilling to stand in a place that holds lots of dramatic stories.

[sammyb]

LAWD the man didn't even share ...........

[Schuttzie]

I know, right, sammyb? Not very gentlemanly.

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ladies no he didn't. that surprised me as well but I guess if I asked he would have gotten the pole for me LOL. But he's a really nice guy who is quite smart. Just needs a little polishing.

I'm going to hire him to take me around the San San area next reach...can't wait!!!!

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Time to head back to the mainland.



The trip to Navy Island was nice and I’m glad I did it, but being on the ocean is what really makes my heart rejoice. If I could I would give Elvis a few extra $$$JA to putter around the marina and Titchfield area. It’s so peaceful this early evening and the ocean is perfect for boating. But he has to get back and I need to shower and change clothes so ashore we must go.

Below is a view of the marina from the ocean.



I pay Elvis with a promise to hire him and his little motor boat when I return. He’s good people and more importantly he’s someone I, a solo traveler, can trust.

I have been searching for a boat to charter like I do in Negril. But boats or any other motorized water vessels for that matter aren’t lined up along the beaches here. So I started asking around because my visits there aren’t complete unless I spend some time out in the middle of the vast waters. Even as I type this my heart revs up knowing that will happen when I return.

I can’t wait.

[goldilocks]

LOL, well ain't that just like a man!

some men, anyway. hope he got a green one. well, next time you know how to do him - get one big box food and don't share.