The Make You Hungry and Homesick Trip Report

**gmarieggers** · 03-23-2003, 11:56 AM

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**BND1999** · 03-23-2003, 12:04 PM

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Jersey Dude.. wonderful.. I am eating up the photos... I have to say after the shots from the streets... the center.. Rasta Patricks yaad.. the shots back at the hotel are jarring... the contrast is so intense... I am sure it was nice.. cozy in all its amenitites... but for me too pristine..

Its wonderful how you get out and about.. you seem a special soul.. I can feel it in you.. you marvel at the small things as I do... JA is lucky to have found a friend in you... and so is Leeanne [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

**BND1999** · 03-23-2003, 12:09 PM

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You know I went back in the report.. I am trying to find out where you met Rasta Patrick?? is he a friend of leeannes or someone from the resort.. or someone you knew from last time??

**Tafuta Akili** · 03-23-2003, 12:18 PM

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Wonderful trip report and photos Jersey Dude! It's good to see your exploits outside of the resort.

I like the style of your report with the photos and the short captions explaining them. As they say, "A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words!"

Two Thumbs Up!! (To bad I could only post one) [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

**BND1999** · 03-23-2003, 12:40 PM

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You know Jersey Dude.. you should put a link to this report in WW... I forgot you had put it down here in the tek mi back yaad... I always read this forum but not all travellers do...It's a really nice report so you don't want them to miss it.... just a thought [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

**Adam Kita** · 03-23-2003, 12:45 PM

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Thank you all so much for the positive feedback. There are a couple of questions that should be answered so I'll answer them. 1st is Marilyn.

Jersey Dude I love your pictures and your report. But I notice that you asked the people permission to take their photos as I do too, but the new board police are saying that we must also run around with releases for them to sign before we post the pictures on the internet. Your thoughts on this please.

I was unaware of a physical written requiurement. All of the subjects in my pictures agreed verbally to have their picture on the internet and specifically on Jamaicans.com. Some of the people I met did not want to have their pictures taken at all while others didn't want them posted on the internet. I respected the wishes of everyone I took a picture of. If I am in violation of any board rules, I will do whatever is necessary to become compliant.

Next one is from BND1999:

You know I went back in the report.. I am trying to find out where you met Rasta Patrick?? is he a friend of leeannes or someone from the resort.. or someone you knew from last time??

Good question. I met Rasta Patrick at the Creation Liberation Centre. How did I end up there? That was the place where Diane braided my wifes hair. Patrick showed me around the place while I waited and the children played.

From Wadadli:

Whoever braided your wife's hair did a great job as well.

Her name is Diane and she can be reached through LeeAnne.

Thanks again for the feedback.

**Tafuta Akili** · 03-23-2003, 12:48 PM

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Wonderful trip report and photos Jersey Dude! It's good to see your exploits outside of the resort.

I like the style of your report with the photos and the short captions explaining them. As they say, "A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words!"

Two Thumbs Up!! (To bad I could only post one) [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

**Angelfire** · 03-23-2003, 12:51 PM

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Very nice pics [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

**Sophie Magoo** · 03-23-2003, 01:45 PM

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Nice Report, Great Pics. Thanks.
Makes me homesick and hungry. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Also makes me want to call Libby and Chef! Please come and get me! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

**Marilyn** · 03-23-2003, 02:50 PM

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Jersey Dude
You aren't in violation of ANYTHING, just my lingo "board police". . I was questioned on my trip report as to whether my subjects knew they would end up on the internet. I was specifically asked about children as subjects. I also ask permission to take the picture and explain to some
about the internet if the picture is not just taken while I am on the move or they are on the move. I honestly think that even after I explain some people don't understand the concept of the internet or Ja.com.
I once took a favorite cab driver to the cyber cafe in Island village and pulled a trip report up so he could see his picture on the internet and read the kind comments people had made about him. He was thrilled, and did not mind at all, whereas antoher person might object.
My X did not understand anything about computers or the internet and didn't want to...different strokes for different folks.
Like in most subjects on JA.com some people said that I had done nothing wrong, others felt that putting the pictures on the internet was not ethical.
I was just wondering how you had handled it. I have no intention of stressing my vacation or photo taking over this subject. As they say....so sue me.

**sistagirl** · 03-23-2003, 07:15 PM

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This is the best trip report!! your pictures are vibrant, your words capture everything about Jamaica the world needs to see!! I loved it!!

You made me very hungry! I loved the shot where the rasta grabs the miss lady to dance...she looks so cute!! priceless!!

Looks like you all had a wonderful trip!!
Thanks Jersey Dude

**ohliz** · 03-23-2003, 09:45 PM

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I'm speechless...what amazing photos! Sounds like an awesome trip, I bet your little guy is still talking about it....

**Adam Kita** · 03-23-2003, 11:24 PM

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Before I go on, I will address Marilyn's post. Marilyn, I am one of your biggest fans. I can even go as far to say that you were/are an inspiration to me in getting to know the local population of Jamaica and I believe I do know where you are coming from regarding the "board police". I guess I can claim ignorance but I feel I did everything to inform the people I took a photo of as to what my intentions were. Since I have 3 children of my own, I was also concerned with them (Jamaican children I took a picture of) understanding what my intentions were. In every case, I asked the parents of the the children if it was OK to post them on the internet. The wonderful thing about my adventures to the community center was that entire families showed up with their children so it was very convenient for me to ask them permission.

I so look forward to your posts of your adventures and even though I do not respond, please be aware that you are adding enjoyment to my life as well as conjuring up anticipation for my next trip in July. Thank you for all that you do Marylin.

**Marilyn** · 03-23-2003, 11:51 PM

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Hey Dude
Tank you. How VERY sweet. Check out my party post from Jus Cheers on Discover. Someplace new for you to discover.
I love your pics as well. We'll both keep snapping.

**Adam Kita** · 03-23-2003, 11:56 PM

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Now, where was I….Oh yes, during the Chinese dinner on the resort, I figure that these pictures will whet a couple of appetites. Here is a picture of my dinner….Curried conch that was absolutely delicious.

And my wife and little guys dinners sweet and sour chicken (foreground) and beef and broccoli (background).

The next morning we were greeted by a little visitor in our bathroom. Hey, there is enough room in the world for all kinds of creatures. He was just chilling out.

Each day the sun seemed to hit the water a different way and the colors were just so amazing.

Unfortunately, this was our last day in Jamaica for this trip. LeeAnne came to pick us up along with Rasta Patrick so we could visit the Creation Liberation Meditation Centre before we departed for the airport. A piece of land in the country that is absolutely the most relaxing place you can be. Here is Patrick with little Asher. (notice LeeAnne conducting business on the cell phone in the background? What a real go-getter!)

On the way out of or into MoBay (depending on the way you are traveling), I’m sure you all have noticed the colorful fence that surrounds what is know as the Bob Marley Centre. This is the place where they hold the annual Sumfest Reggae festival in July….(Hey, looks like I will be there for this years event!)

I saw a beautiful carving on the resort of 2 dolphins kissing and I asked LeeAnne if she knew any of the locals that could make a similar carving. Right now, ladies and gentlemen, I am going to let you in on a hidden secret of the MoBay area. Right next to the Bob Marley Centre (colorful fenced area) there is a small area that houses one of the most talented wood carvers that I have ever seen. Do not blink your eyes or you will miss where his little shop is at. They are doing some road construction at the present time and there is a nice are to pull off of the road to visit. Look for the crushed white stone shoulder on the side of the road. LeeAnne asked him about the dolphins and he said No Problem Mon! When we showed up, this is what he was working on.

This is something else he was working on.

Soon Come.

The Make You Hungry and Homesick Trip Report

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