Simply Portland...Utterly Devine

[JitterBug]

omg, i feel like i'm riding with you . . . miss that place . . . i can smell the air . . .

[*vi*]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh the Rio Grande River

I must steal a phrase from Summer when I describe this section that lays beside the Rio Grande…it is truly the place to find “undisturbed tranquility” and without a doubt one of my favorite hideaways.

I delight in the sounds of the river rushing over the rocks and the striking view of the majestic John Crow Mountains and the Blue Mountains.

[*vi*]

Hi Jitterbug!!!! Got plenty of ground to cover before this thing ends. I do hope you continue to enjoy the ride.

[*vi*]

This section is in Fellowship. It’s a poplar area for swimming but rarely are we joined by more than one or two people coming to get refreshment from the heat of the day. Today we are in the company of quite a few others.

Besides the two gentleman wading not too far from me and the three teens standing, chatting to the left of where I stood, there was a lot of laughter coming from the small group way up on that mountain ledge.

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They were having a BALL climbing the sides then taking turns jumping off. Always one at a time. I can’t tell you what fun it was watching them.







Have about 3 great videos of them diving and splashing in the water. But I haven't learned how to post videos yet otherwise I would share those action moments as well.

Reminds me of the fun I had with my brother and his friends riding our bikes down th hilly valley. My friends were too scared to do it. But like those guys here, I didn't have fears of height or speed.

The five went even higher than they are now. I envied their agility AND stamina. They were jumping before we came and were still flying off as we left.

[*vi*]

The mighty busu. A teeny, tiny snail used in soups. Taste just like clams.

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Red Stripe on the Rocks anyone???

[Schuttzie]

Awww, sweet sweet boy! You have a wonderful loving kind heart, Vi~ And so full of joy and can appreciate your surroundings....love it <3

This so exciting tagging along on your journey!

[goldilocks]

Priceless! I sooo need time to wander at my leisure.

[*vi*]

And I appreciate YOU, Ms. Schuttzie for sticking around and for your kind comments. Being in Jamaica brings out the "giver" in me like it does to so many others on this board. In between reaches, I shop with kids in mind. Yesterday I made the mistake of going into Old Navy and browsed by their summer clearance areas. Although I'm concentrating on backpacks & shoes I couldn't help filling a cart with shorts & tops because they were so reasonable and I'm so obsessed. When momz calls she doesn't say hello she says "Vi, what store are you in??"