Sunday, 13 October 2013

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!

Saturday, 12 October 2013

Snorkelling and the lovely sunset






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!

Friday, 11 October 2013

BBQ night




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!

Day 83 Dunns River Falls.

It was along day yesterday.  The thought of almost three hours drive was not great.  We were off at 8am to Dunns River Falls.

The journey ends up being not too bad.  It was also ' so ' worth it!  A day to remember!

We climb over 900ft up this fast flowing fall.  We make a human chain and climb as a group. Clive 'decided' to join me - he loved it.  He threw himself backwards into the lake and slid over the falls -not me!  What ever they said to try, he did.  It was fantastic.  I think we were the oldest ones climbing, but we did good man!  See getting into the Jamaican way!

There was also a fab beach, so after the climb we went on the beach and Clive stood under the falls for ages -  he really enjoyed the day, and so did I !

We get back about 6pm.  Tired but feeling really pleased with myself!  You need to push yourself, it makes you feel so alive!

Thanks Clive for a wonderful day!


The Beach at Beaches