Quote Originally Posted by JitterBug View Post
vi, i'm so glad you enjoyed the out of the way places, local stuff . . . no tourist in sight . . . sometimes, one can strike up a conversation with local folks and get a whole different look at jamaica and family life . . . i love "regular life" . . .

just before you leave long road on that tight left turn, is free i's place "zion country" . . . did you get there???
Jitterbug, I knew of Zion Country, but didn’t know WHERE it was. I read about it before this reach and it sounded like something I wanted to check out. I wish I knew I was right there. But I will l look for it when I return. And as far as enjoying the out of the way places, that’s all I do. I love to explore and I love variety which makes Portland perfect for me. I’ll check out a (fee required) tourist attraction just for the one-time experience. But I will go back if it touches me, like rafting the Rio Grande, Reach Falls or Pelican Bar. And yes, I’ve learned a lot about “life” from my conversations with some very honest folks. Some of those conversations left me speechless.

Quote Originally Posted by JitterBug View Post
tourists are used to well-manicured beaches . . . it's good to keep an open mind and experience and just "be in the moment" . . .
“be in the moment” is the only way to appreciate what Jamaica has to offer us visitors. In my mind, the beach was perfect, rustic yet not abused. Yeap, from the tire swings to the stranded boat…perfect.

Quote Originally Posted by kaycee View Post
I'm so glad, I came across your trip report. Its one of the best Ive read so far...very detailed and great pictures.
Hi kaycee! Welcome. I’m glad you found this ride too. Happy to have you on board. Thank you so much for the compliment. Really means a lot to me.

Quote Originally Posted by Schuttzie View Post
I so agree, I just don't want to see people's trash everywhere. Another location, not in JA, we came across a beach that you had a hard time finding a spot to sit because of all the trash....very sad
Schuttzie, it’s devastating how some beaches get trashed. Now I expect the “charged” beaches and the free beaches that are lined with businesses to be constantly maintained and clean. But it’s impressive to find local beaches, like the ones in Portland, just as clean or sometimes cleaner.