Sitting in the Government Yard in Trenchtown - Kingston, Port Antonio, and Negril TR

[ohliz]

I've had jerk sausage on Spur Tree Hill, which you would have passed if you went the south coast way to Negril.

This is the second trip report for the Porty area I've read recently where people have been hassled, particularly at night. Not so much to buy things but my mentally unstable people. I admit when I am in Porty I am exhausted after dinner and don't usually stay up much past then, also like to get moving reasonably early on the next day's adventures. So I don't do nightlife beyond a drink at the bar where I'm staying. Sometimes I drive myself and sometimes I walk, and have so far been completely left alone. I hate to hear this because Porty (and Kingston, and a few other areas) are to me a real relief from the tourist hustle.

Looking forward to the Porty pics

[Kiknback]

Nice to know I have choices for jerk sausage next time. I have several places I need to try next time. Mouth watering thinking about it.

This is the second trip report for the Porty area I've read recently where people have been hassled, particularly at night.

It was bad, but I suppose in the Port Antonio area there are only a few major tourist spots, which was what we went to, and they attract attention. The Jerk Center in Boston was particularly bad, with nonstop pressure to go to each individual place, but really in all the tourist areas we were hassled.... Rafting, Blue Lagoon as well. Kingston, on the other hand, was a breezee. No bother at all.

[Kiknback]

Blue Mountains on the way to Port Antonio

Stream through the Blue Mountains

Coast Near Port Antonio


Port Antonio

Pork cooking at the Jerk Center, Boston Beach

Our "living room" at great huts. There was also a large "bedroom" and a private dining area, plus a full kitchen.

The short path from Great Huts to the Jerk Center

[jeannieb]

I'm enjoying your report and I like you travel style. Thanks for the pictures too! Looks great.

[Kiknback]

Great Huts. The Castle in the Background is one of the nicer huts.

Sea View From Great Huts

The "Bar" at Great Huts. At one of the higher points of the property, overlooking the water on a high cliff. The tower in the background, another hut, seemed like it would be absolutely amazing, but not for anyone with a fear of heights, such as myself.

Boston Beach

Boston Beach

Going Raftin'!

On the Rio Grande


Awwwwwww

[Kiknback]

The Blue Lagoon



Beach Area at Great Huts

Sea at Great Huts. It was wonderful. There were swimming areas where you could sit and watch these giant waves appearing to come right at you, but would barely affect the swimming areas.

[gerryg123]

Great report. Can't wait till you get to Negril ....

[northcoast]

Your "off the beaten tracks" pics have been FABULOUS and we are looking for more....love all your pics.

[booger]

Really great read kiknback. Curious if these waters are croc free? I'm guessing so since you are so exposed. Thanks for sharing your adventure and I am really looking forward to the rest.

[pretty40]

aweswome report....