Sunday, 13 October 2013
Day 87. I fly home today!
Well, it's 2.45am! I can't sleep. I am sat on the balcony writing this. I am deafened by the sound of crickets, the sky full of stars and the Caribbean Sea rolling onto the beach! Who would want to leave!
Part of me is so excited to be seeing my family, and part of me doesn't want this to end - as they say ' ' All good things must come to an end '. I am finishing off the champagne and eating up the treats from The Cafe' de Paris! ( think this is new Leah ). Clive's sugar was really high when he went to the doctor today - so that's my excuse to eat them!
I really should try to sleep, but I'm sure the nights at home will not be balmy enough to sit outside!
"Goodnight".
I still awoke early, even though I only managed to sleep for a couple of hours. We grab our towels and head to the beach. We put our towels on our loungers - seemed to have had the same two all week! Off we go to Stewfish for breakfast. Seymour sent us peanut porridge to eat! We shared a bowl - not very keen but he meant well! Clive has Brown Fish Stew with Festival. (fried dumplings) I had eggs Benedict - delicious! I love sitting there watching the sea and people on the beach.
We go and lay on the loungers for a while. I then go to get ready and send my cases down for the bus this afternoon. I manage to get almost everything in my case! That's amazing! I am being collected at 3pm.
It's now 2pm. This could be my last blog!! I just want to say "Thank-you" to my family. They have supported me throughout my trip. I know this trip sounded crazy to most people! I just want to say to you all. - 'It's never too late' ! Live your life, believe in your dreams, BUT most of all, take action. Nothing can happen if we just sit and wait - never give up!
Looking back on these 89 days - 51 days in Ft Lauderdale, 3 in Vancouver, 28 on the cruise ship and finally 7 days in Jamaica!
A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Goodbye. X
Part of me is so excited to be seeing my family, and part of me doesn't want this to end - as they say ' ' All good things must come to an end '. I am finishing off the champagne and eating up the treats from The Cafe' de Paris! ( think this is new Leah ). Clive's sugar was really high when he went to the doctor today - so that's my excuse to eat them!
I really should try to sleep, but I'm sure the nights at home will not be balmy enough to sit outside!
"Goodnight".
I still awoke early, even though I only managed to sleep for a couple of hours. We grab our towels and head to the beach. We put our towels on our loungers - seemed to have had the same two all week! Off we go to Stewfish for breakfast. Seymour sent us peanut porridge to eat! We shared a bowl - not very keen but he meant well! Clive has Brown Fish Stew with Festival. (fried dumplings) I had eggs Benedict - delicious! I love sitting there watching the sea and people on the beach.
We go and lay on the loungers for a while. I then go to get ready and send my cases down for the bus this afternoon. I manage to get almost everything in my case! That's amazing! I am being collected at 3pm.
It's now 2pm. This could be my last blog!! I just want to say "Thank-you" to my family. They have supported me throughout my trip. I know this trip sounded crazy to most people! I just want to say to you all. - 'It's never too late' ! Live your life, believe in your dreams, BUT most of all, take action. Nothing can happen if we just sit and wait - never give up!
Looking back on these 89 days - 51 days in Ft Lauderdale, 3 in Vancouver, 28 on the cruise ship and finally 7 days in Jamaica!
A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Goodbye. X
Day 86. One more day before I leave!
Poor Clive's ear is getting worse still. We get a taxi into Negril and go to the doctor. I can't believe our last day is spent going to the Doctors! I hope Clive's ear soon improves before he flies home. He get antibiotic 's and drops, so it should get better soon.
We sit at the beach and have Pizza - they are fantastic. I love the Jerk Chicken one! And I'm not a huge Pizza fan.
There are 3 weddings here today! It's so hot - even the Jamaican people at the wedding are fanning themselves. The brides all look lovely but must find this weather hard to cope with.
Clive has gone to meet Rocky, he runs the car company that did our tours. They had wanted to chat. I thought I could get myself packed. I really cannot believe this trip is almost over. It has been amazing. I am so lucky to have met Clive. We have got on so well travelling together.
I am also, so looking forward to seeing my family! I imagine the grandchildren will have all grown up- especially Cleo! I so look forward to meeting her. All the children look so wonderful when I FaceTime them.
Well, last night here for me!
We sit at the beach and have Pizza - they are fantastic. I love the Jerk Chicken one! And I'm not a huge Pizza fan.
There are 3 weddings here today! It's so hot - even the Jamaican people at the wedding are fanning themselves. The brides all look lovely but must find this weather hard to cope with.
Clive has gone to meet Rocky, he runs the car company that did our tours. They had wanted to chat. I thought I could get myself packed. I really cannot believe this trip is almost over. It has been amazing. I am so lucky to have met Clive. We have got on so well travelling together.
I am also, so looking forward to seeing my family! I imagine the grandchildren will have all grown up- especially Cleo! I so look forward to meeting her. All the children look so wonderful when I FaceTime them.
Well, last night here for me!
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Day 85. Snorkelling at Beaches!
I had persuaded Clive to give the snorkelling a try! We have booked for 9.30am, before it gets too hot. We go to the Jamaican beach restaurant for breakfast. Then off to get kitted out for the snorkelling. I can see that Clive is nervous, he is telling the guy he can't swim well and can't float. We are given life belts to wear, he is more reassured.
We sail out to Middle Reef. The water is so clear and warm. We get in, I can see he is panicking. The guy gives him a life ring to hold and I stay with him. He really enjoys it - we both have a great time. There is an old anchor and canon under the water. We see wonderful coloured fish and hold a sea urchin and a star fish. The undersea world is so amazing!
Clive's ear ache is getting worse - probably the salt water! We see the nurse and have to see the Doctor in the morning. We are going into the town as they would charge $200 to come out! He is going for Jamaican rate!
Yesterday I saw my first Humming Bird - Jamaica's national bird. They are so tiny and pretty. I tried to get a photo but I was too late!
We sail out to Middle Reef. The water is so clear and warm. We get in, I can see he is panicking. The guy gives him a life ring to hold and I stay with him. He really enjoys it - we both have a great time. There is an old anchor and canon under the water. We see wonderful coloured fish and hold a sea urchin and a star fish. The undersea world is so amazing!
Clive's ear ache is getting worse - probably the salt water! We see the nurse and have to see the Doctor in the morning. We are going into the town as they would charge $200 to come out! He is going for Jamaican rate!
Yesterday I saw my first Humming Bird - Jamaica's national bird. They are so tiny and pretty. I tried to get a photo but I was too late!
Friday, 11 October 2013
Day 84. A day at Beaches
We so need today. Just a day on the beach, under our palm sunshade - bliss.
Early in the morning Clive suggests a swim before breakfast. The sea was so lovely, we started talking to some lovely people and before we realised it was 11am! I had on no sunscreen! We missed breakfast - but no probs, Clive has found they sell 'Jamaican Patties' at one of the grills - he is very happy with that. They also have a Jamican food restaurant on the beach, so we will be off there for breakfast!- and possibly dinner also.
We have a lovely relaxing day. I catch up on the blog, Clive reads and they serve you drinks on the beach- what more do you need. We even eat our food on the beach. This is our life until I go home!
BBQ night. The beach is transformed into an open air restaurant. A stage is put up and the fun begins! The Montego Bay Marching Band. A parade of Sesamee Street Characters and children! We have a wonderful BBQ and fresh coconuts to drink. Fire dancers and Limbo. A great night. I can see why Leah and family loved it here. Certainly will give it a good review on Trip Advisor!
Early in the morning Clive suggests a swim before breakfast. The sea was so lovely, we started talking to some lovely people and before we realised it was 11am! I had on no sunscreen! We missed breakfast - but no probs, Clive has found they sell 'Jamaican Patties' at one of the grills - he is very happy with that. They also have a Jamican food restaurant on the beach, so we will be off there for breakfast!- and possibly dinner also.
We have a lovely relaxing day. I catch up on the blog, Clive reads and they serve you drinks on the beach- what more do you need. We even eat our food on the beach. This is our life until I go home!
BBQ night. The beach is transformed into an open air restaurant. A stage is put up and the fun begins! The Montego Bay Marching Band. A parade of Sesamee Street Characters and children! We have a wonderful BBQ and fresh coconuts to drink. Fire dancers and Limbo. A great night. I can see why Leah and family loved it here. Certainly will give it a good review on Trip Advisor!
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