I am liking your trip report. Beautiful pictures!
I am liking your trip report. Beautiful pictures!
Awesome report. This is a special treat. Rare is the day we get to feast on a newbie report. Please include as many details as possible!
i can see the smiles now when you first set foot at xtabi and saw the sea and surroundings...i remember my first time there too...many years ago-but with same awe as you all experienced- nice trip report....
" Ones destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things." (Henry Miller)
Great start, and thanks for taking the time to share your experiences!
I'm wondering if this trip report will include a little shock and awe vs the "awe and splendor" that we all experienced as newbies. It seems like no matter how much you plan, how much you think you know or how many times you have been, there is always that moment where you realize you're no yardie and you still have a lot to learn. I always love hearing what caught first-time visitors off guard, as well as all the things they loved about Jamaica.
A few things surprised us, indeed, as I've tried to note, but not much outright shock. I think my favorite thing, although not shocking, but surprising because it actually lived up to expectations, was the level of hospitality, warmness, and genuine pride in their country the locals felt and showed toward us. Oftentimes expectations and reality are in opposition, but not on this trip, which is what was so amazing. It lived up to and exceeded my expectations - a tall order.Originally Posted by NKY
Wasn't really hoping to hear about anything that was unpleasantly shocking, but more of a play on words....A few things surprised us, indeed, as I've tried to note, but not much outright shock. I think my favorite thing, although not shocking, but surprising because it actually lived up to expectations, was the level of hospitality, warmness, andgenuine pride in their country the locals felt and showed toward us. Oftentimes expectations and reality are in opposition, but not on this trip, which is what was so amazing. It lived up to and exceeded my expectations - a tall order.
I am happy to hear that you were surprised in the best way possible, and your expectations were exceeded!
As far as finding money for another trip, if you've caught the bug you will find a way. My wife and I have gone through about three rounds of "do we use it, no, lets sell it" to fund past trips.
Hope hubby is feeling better and you don't get the flu!
So far I've only been really tired (and luckily with the little one at preschool and me not starting school yet, I have been able to nap!), but my poor hubby is still plagued by this evil flu. I may as well buy stock in Airborne at this point...
Doing good now the hard part to keep the report rolling.... Love your pictures and We all know that wonderful feeling... I cant wait to be back
great first installment. looking forward to more.
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