JoJo just for you I take my hat off to you jumping I love it...great report keep it coming!
JoJo just for you I take my hat off to you jumping I love it...great report keep it coming!
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home"
Drink Eat be IRIE!
"Finally something I won't do in Negril"..... That is pretty funny! Great TR so far!
Lovin' itSo glad you enjoyed the crawl - Lenbert is an amazing host and takes what he does very seriously. The bar with the small lighthouse was most likely Negril Escape - hat's off to you for jumping!
Day 6. As usually, upon awaking , im excited, T his morning I'm heading to Ys Falls.
Its going to be hard to beat the fun I had on the One Love Bus yesterday.
While yesterday was was definitely about meeting new people, and seeing all sorts of great place,
this day was just going to be with myself, and the driver I hired to take me away for the day. The
driver had told me to out in the front at 8:00, so I went to have breakfast early.
A highlight of some of my days that I actually woke up early enough for breakfast,
was sitting at my table, and watch the beach attendant rake the beach, put the chairs out, and ready
the resort for the day.
Also watch the early walkers and joggers go by. Its that small space of time on the beach that is so
peaceful. The water is at its clearest its going to be that day, the sounds are as quiet its going to be.
Negril waking up, its the best.
It was time to go to the front to meet my driver,and to my delight, he was already there, early.
A huge smile on his face, and I could feel not only did I hire the right driver, but I had a great
feeling for the day.
I had asked my driver ahead of time, was there a time limit at the falls, could I stop anywhere I wanted,
when I wanted and I was assured I could, and although this was my going to an expensive
day, I didn't care, it was my splurge day.
The thought of the adventure was overwhelming as we pulled out of the driveway. I thought does
it get any better.
Just then my driver opens the cooler, and hands me my Red Stripe. Okay, now it's better.
I loved as we left the town and started driving through an area I had never seen , and was ready
to suck it all in. I had heard from other people the drive was bumpy and long, but I found it went
so fast. Learning so much about Jamaica from my driver who was more than happy to answer any
of my questions made the time go quick.
Arriving at the falls was unique from the start. Jumping on a wagon pulled buy a tractor,
going through some great scenery, then finally the pool area and falls.
I immediately changed, and was ready to hit the falls. No time for pools.!!!! What really caught me
by surprise was all the lush, deep green surrounding the whole area. Although I am a good swimmer,
navigating the falls by myself seemed a bit scary, that is till one of the guides came to my rescue
and helped me along ever step of the way. I can't express how cool this guy was, in everything
from literally swimming with me, taking pictures, and taking breaks with me.
I will have to say, it was nice to have a break from the constant "hustle" from the men and had
a guide that was really making sure that I was safe, and having a great time.
Swimming in the Falls felt exotic, obviously because of all the surroundings.
After quite awhile, it was time to sit by the pool, and just relax with a few beverages and just
observe everything.
I was sitting next to some people who were getting ready to leave when I heard them say that there
tour time was up, and they had to leave, but didn't want to.
I thought, man I am so glad I got a private driver.!!!!!!
After quite along time,it was time to go. I had to say good bye to my guide who had been so great.
Of course tipped him. I felt sad leaving, I know its a cliché, but I felt that real Jamaica vibe, especially
when the sidn "no ganga smoking" was all over the place.
On the way home, I had my driver stop at fruit stands, and bought fruit from the folks, even though
I knew I probably wouldn't eat it. We sopped at a place for lunch, another for a cold one.
As we were nering town and I knew we would be back soon, I realized just how great this little gem
of an Island is.
Total cost of YS Fall ; including driver, admission, drinks, a souvenior, tips, 250.00
The lunch and drinks on the way back, 60.00.
The feeling inside after getting dropped off and hugging my driver good bye..........priceless.
lol @ Burger King!
thanks for sharing!
My longest trip 8days I discovered Burger King on the 6th day and fell in love all ova again as I realized 5days is my limit eating JA food I was missing American food so bad and up comes BK perfect timing...lolOriginally Posted by Seveen
Jojo - All my times to Negril I've never been to YS Falls but after reading your experience my next reach in Apr. I will may it my point to go...loving the report Thanks!
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home"
Drink Eat be IRIE!
Day 7 Last day...
I can't believe it's the last day.
My brother has a favorite saying, "don't let you Mondays ruin your Sundays."
So I was not let the fact that I had to leave in the morning and head back to
snow in Minnesota get me down. Iv'e been pretty active all week, and decided
to stick around the hotel, and enjoy the beach, and visit with the great people
I met throughout the week.
Staying at CCLP has been such a treat. The staff was amazing, and it will actually
be difficult to say goodbye.
One last breakfast with the amazing view.
One last swim in the ocean.
One last bottle of juice to buy, oh let me stop, this is sounding like a song
One last...... okay a few more Red Stripes.
After a great afternoon, while checking out the sunsetting , I notice
a band setting up. "how great is that I thought. One more chance to
listen to some great music and I don't have to leave the resort. One more final
time to say, It doesn't get any better than this.!!!!
I made it out the next morning with only shedding a couple tears, that's when I hugged goodbye
my favorite waitress.
IRIE CHIC... I know we will be at COCO different times this year, but we need to get it lined
up right sometime, I need to hang with you. Leave some beer for me,will ya
Jim and Donna.... You guys seem like the coolest,happiest couple. Would love to meet up with
you folks on the beach sometime!!!!
qwerty....Defintely take that solo trip, your never alone in Negril.
Hussyband....I stuck with Vodka the rest of the week, left the rum alone, it's a good thing. lol
Marko.... Happy B day early. Lucky you that your spending it on the beach, cool runnings.
Jimnkim and Angel..... Thank you for helping me figure out how to properly write my TR.
And thanks to all that took time to read my TR. it was fun and brought me right back to Negril.
I can't wait to get back, and hopefully meet some of you one day!!!!
Thanks for sharing your story!
It has been great following your trip reports,thanks for sharing with us!!
Thank you! Enjoyed every minute!
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