back again after a long time... a trip report

[Jim-Donna]

Sweet! I also like to fish.

[JandMinJA]

I walked out on one of the piers and a local man was fishing. How he was fishing was something else. He
had line with a hook wrapped around a plastic water bottle, and bait was shrimp.
I spoke with him and I said really, you catch fish like this and he said yah mon, red snapper and a couple
other different ones. He asked if I wanted to give it a try, and I said why not.
I wish I could say that I caught something but I didn't.
But sitting there on the pier ,fishing, and listening to fishing stories from lovely man was loads of fun.
One of them was about a hammer head shark, which I wont talk about on this frorum.
I thanked him when I left and gave him a few dollars to get some more shrimp. Good luck!!!!
I walked off the pier smiling, oh well, wasn't exactly deep sea fishing, but i can say I fished in Negril!!

It doesn't get better than that! That's my kind of adventure! Enjoying your report!

[goldilocks]

I've fished off the same little pier, same method. Caught a Banga Mary (?) a white fish with only one bone in it, very tasty, and a few others. Cleaned them, wrapped them in foil with herbs and steamed them over a tea boiler with a side of ramen noodles/veg. One of the best meals I've had!

[jojo p]

As long as I am in town, I figured I might as well go to Ricks. Lets see how it changed from long ago.
It was crowded and I noticed it had quite the same feel it had last time. Theres a pool now, bigger bar, but the cliffs and all that look the same. And yes the divers were diving ,so I found a comfortable seat and watched.
It was rough that day, so they weren't letting any tourists jump. Not that I was going to. I needed to make it to HiLo for supplies, so I grab a taxi and head there.
Lets see, Vodka, snacks, water, bottle opener, and bug spray. (nobody warned me!)I got back to the resort,
and it was time to hit the hotel bar for happy hour. I really got to meet a lot of people when I went there.
I got my 2 for 1 and spotted the lifeguard stand, on the beach. I climbed up there about six thirty and watched the sunset. Thus began a ritual almost every night to watch one beautiful sunset after the other.
As people would walk by, I would say I'm the lifeguard , it is safe to swim and I will save you.
99.9 percent of them thought that was funny! Negril brings out the little girl in me.
After a big day, I went back to my room, grabbed a cold red stripe,and sat out on my balcony, thinking about another great day in Negril.
Day 4
As I write this I remember how swiftly time passes there. I now see ten days is a must.....
Going across the strret to Mikeys store, the front gate security guard stops me and we chat like we do daily,
see laughed and said do you ever slow down, and I smiled back and said I don't have time to slow down!
Todays going to be a great all day beach day. I head out and theres my floatie waiting for me on my chair with a fresh towel. I love it here at CoCo. I already know Im coming back in February and I will be coming back here. The day is beautiful and Im getting very tan, it feels so good to just swim, float and people watch. I love the little groups that stop by and sing, it's so Negril!! I call over the juice guy and he asks where ive been,
I guess I better buy two bottles. Decided to take a break from the sun and walked over to a place called the wild parrot. Great food, finally found the clubhouse I have been looking for. Besides Jerk, im not really
to adventurous to try much authentic Jamaican food.
So the jetski guys have been relentless with me so I finally give in.and decide to try. So much fun
30 minutes turned into an hour.Jetskinig on the ocean is very cool. The salt water spray in the face is all the reminder you need that you are in the ocean. Having been in the water pretty much all day it was time to go
back in the room, but first, time to climb up on the lifeguard stand, and watch another stunning sunset.
Tonight I'm going to Alfreds . Its time to see what everyone is talking about. We decide to walk there on the beach, and listen to the AOP band. What a great time, again dancing in the sand. Itsone of the moments of my trip that really sticks with me.
Did not stay out to late, as tomorrow is Wednesday and time for the One Love bus crawl. I have been looking forward to this.!!!!!!!

[IRIEchic]

I feel like im really liking the traveling solo. Pretty nice to do what you want to do when you
want to and don't really have to worry about anything else.

Solo traveling is the Best my first experience was Jan this yr. 2nd experience will be Nov don't want to invite anyting 1...lol

Sitting in the hottub was amazing last night.

I love CCLP hottub one of my fav spots surrounded with all the beautiful gardens just a perfect spot for relaxation.

I'm really enjoying your report keep it coming!

[Bnewb]

I would actually prefer that people writing multiple installment trip reports start a new thread with each installment - it would save me a great deal of time trying to figure out where I left off reading and prevent me from having to re-read other people's comments over and over. Just put a part # in the title.

Qwerty...if you've been reading or opened a thread on this forum...there's an icon that places itself at the beginning (left hand side) of each thread title that you may click on when you choose to open that thread again...(if you mouse over it...it says "go to first new post").
This will take you to the newest post that was made from the last time you were reading or had opened the thread....

[qwerty]

Qwerty...if you've been reading or opened a thread on this forum...there's an icon that places itself at the beginning (left hand side) of each thread title that you may click on when you choose to open that thread again...(if you mouse over it...it says "go to first new post").
This will take you to the newest post that was made from the last time you were reading or had opened the thread....

Thanks, bnewb. I tried it out but it only works if you've logged in. Since I rarely post, I rarely bother to log in. I guess if I get interested in a trip report I'll have to remember to log in.

[IRIEchic]

Ok JoJo did you make it back from the One Love Bus Crawl? LOL

[jojo p]

Day 5 ( Okay IRIE CHIC, this is for you, lol.)
It's Wednesday, the day for the one love bus crawl. I have been very excited for this, after
all the reviews I have read.
Its also the first day where I am feeling pretty wiped out from drinking,sun,walking, water, fresh air,
all the good stuff.!!!
So thought it was a good morning to just stay in and relax a little till it was time to meet the bus.
This is where a great tv, with cable comes in real handy. Also took advantage of the room service for the first
and only time. Lenbert said to be out at the front at 2:30, of course I was there 1:30, I was not going
to miss out. As I waited in the front, two of the three couples that I had told about this tour showed up.
I was happy about this as I already had people I knew on the bus.
Exactly at 2:35, up drives the green and yellow bus, I was very excited. As we all 5 jumped on, Lenbert
said '' hey, I only had 1 signed up, ooops,guess I forgot to tell the others to call. '' He said no problem, and
all squished to the back, It was time to sit on laps!!
I love the music he was playing, Shaggy, one of my favorites. Things were starting off great.
Our first stop was Mi Yard. What a charming place, with very friendly, some locals, and a beautiful
view of the ocean. What a great vibe it was to sit on the deck, and watch everyone go by.
The next stop, No Limit Bar, which I took literally, and managed to have two cocktails there.
Its amazing how time flew by on this trip. Soaking in so much of the culture, and busy meeting so
many new people from all over, made for a quick afternoon, to quick.
I can't remember the name of the next stop, but it was actually someones house. We sat in the yard,
and they had a little buffet of food, which a lot of people enjoyed.
After that it was one I'll never forget. Xtabi. Wow, how beautiful. I climbed down with others where there
is a slippery when wet sign, and while I was warning others, went down myself, unbelievable !!!
A few went swimming, but I was content to just sit on the ledge and take it all in.
I was disappointed when Lenbert said it was time to go, here I could of stayed for awhile.
Lenbert directed us all with an actual stop sign to cross the street.
It was then that I thought, what a perfect man to do this tour. Such a gentleman, and a professional,
and wanted everyone to have the best time ,safely.
The last two stops the names escape me, but one was a small lighthouse. I don't know what came over me,
but decided I was going to jump. There were two small boys already jumping, so up I go on the
ladder. One of the boys explained to me how to properly jump, guess I should of
listened closer, because I smacked my leg pretty good, but it was all good. I guess I started
something because people started jumping, and all the while the sun was setting.
On to our last stop, I think it was called seastar. As wa all piled into the bar, there was a couple
sitting there, they must of been staying there. They were telling me that its a fun place, and there is
Karoke some nights. Finally something I won't do in Negril.
It was time to head back, and the whole bus was singing till one by one we started dropping people off.
It was sad saying good bye to all the good people I met on this day.
I got dropped off and as the bus took off, I waved to everyone. I definitely will do that again.
It was off to the hotel bar, happy hour is done, but plenty of people still sitting around the bar.
I was still a little wet, pretty buzzed, but had a huge smile on my face.
"So what have you been up to ? " they all asked, "well, let me tell you.!!! "

[Jim-Donna]

Happy you tried the bus and liked it! We enjoyed it too.