Negril - Idle Awhile Mayfield Falls/Rockhouse Trip #2:

[loops]

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Angie, thanks! i'm glad you enjoyed my effort...I'm glad to have it finally finished, now I can print it out and save it...someday it will be wonderful to read and remember the trip.

Mikell's is posting her report now....it's under "A first timers trip..." or something like that. If you enjoyed mine, you'll really love hers...she is a wonderful, descriptive writer...and her photos are great too. Check it out!

Thanks again...glad to have entertained you.

[Guest]

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oh leslie...i can so identify with your LAST day report...all those feelings of not wanting to leave...it's got to be the worst part of the trip!

jean was our maid too...and we also left a big pile of stuff for her...things like shampoo, lotions and the like...it felt good to clear out some room for the stuff we picked up while there...and i'm sure she appreciated it...

i also had a long list of things i didn't get to do...the reasons we have to go back!

i hope you are still going to post a comparison of your time on the beach and on the cliffs...i think we might try a split next time too!

i'll continue to post the rest of my trip report with pictures...but i just noticed that some of my photos are not showing up...not sure if the links got corrupted...or if it's just me that sees that RED X in the corner of a blank box for most of them!! will check with the moderator on that...

again...i loved reading your report...and am so glad to have spent time with you and scott. maybe next february our paths will cross again!

much love...
mikell

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yep, that comparison is coming...then I really must do my taxes!!!!!

I think your red x problem comes from too many photos per post (or something like that)...if you right click on them, you can get them to come up...don't think it's anything you're doing wrong. Keep it up, I'm loving your report and looking forward to Mayfield!!

Next feb again for sure...call me wacky...but I'm starting to be intrigued with this penthouse at BCC! Who knows...there are so many choices! I'm really tempted to try the sunrise side of the road this time as well...thank god I have a year to decide!

[Marilyn]

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Ok here I am at work, just finished reading your report and I am crying. Why is that? Your report was upbeat, not sad. I literally cannot bear to read the goodbye part of anyone's story. I feel all those tight throat feelings all over that come with leaving Jamaica. In your story there is so much hope and promise for future visits, goals left to achieve and places yet to visit.
Stepping to the center of the room.....Hi my name is Marilyn, and I am a Jamaicaholic too.

[gmarieggers]

Re: Negril - Idle Awhile Mayfield Falls/Rockhouse Trip #2:

Loops,

CLAP...CLAP...CLAP o/ Thanks for taking the time to share - such a good writer, to boot!

[loops]

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ok here are my observations of the benefits and drawbacks of beach vs cliffs (or in some cases, Idle vs. Rockhouse).

First let me say that none of the negatives are major in any way...but still...I share for the benefit of those of you considering either staying at either of these places or pondering whether to stay at the cliffs or the beach.

Idle Awhile:

let's get the petty issues out of the way first...I found the jr suite to be too dark...odd because I've heard others say the rooms are too bright. The jr suite also lacked privacy because of it's location right beside the path going from the entrance into the property. The room safe was not operational, according to the gal at the office it is because the keys and locks keep rusting. The remote on the tv did not work...we had the batteries replaced and it still did not work...not a major problem as the tv was not crucial...I really would have liked to have a cd player in the room...there wasn't. Some folks might feel the vendors on the beach to be a neg but I enjoyed them...although I would prefer the strolling musicians asked before they offered a song...you could go broke just tipping the entertainment. Also, Idle has no pool.

Idle had lots of positives that far outweighed any negatives. The grounds and staff were fabulous. Nice big king size bed and the decor was very classy. The location on the beach was perfect...nice wide spot...far enough away from the nightclubs to keep it quiet at night. You could walk up and down the beach at will at any time. Plenty of people watching to fill your day with...and the vendors provide anything you need. LOVE the peepers at night! Will return to Idle someday...but probably try another room type.

The Rockhouse Hotel:

Again, the negatives are more annoyances than anything...not deal breakers by any means. There are no beach vendors, so you have to get your butt up off the chair to find what you may need. Walking on the cliff road sucks. There seemed to be a lot of dogs barking up there at night...and the quality of the goods supplied by the vendors was not as good...much of the stuff was so dusty from the road traffic. The villas were a little closer together than I expected...would have preferred more privacy here as well. Again...these are minor!

On the plus side for Rockhouse was the awesome view, and of course that cool outdoor shower! The relaxed ambiance was wonderful and the snorkeling was fun too. The food at the restaurant is fantastic. There was a cd player in the room, which offset the fact that there was no tv ( who cares). Rockhouse has a pool, which would be handy if the water was rough.

Would go back to Rockhouse as well...would consider staying in a room now that I've done the villa thing.

I highly recommend splitting up the trip between cliffs and beach as each is so different from the other. The cliffs were more relaxing for us, but that may be because we put our cliff days on the end of the trip and were winding down.

Thanks for allowing me to write this report, it was therepeutic considering it's hard to find people who are willing to listen to me rattle on about jamaica...they just don't get it! You folks sure do!!!!

I leave you all with this final photo I feel is symbolic of our trip and 3 things I love...my friends (non jamaicaholics) do not get the symbolism in the photo...do you?

[Marilyn]

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Loops
Thank you for taking us on your relaxing vacation. Since you did not do a lot of "stuff" you taught us all how to make major events out of relaxing days. Could you possibly for back and post the larger version of your final picture. I think I see an animal's hoof and some feet, but I am not sure. Old age has set in.

[loops]

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cardboardbox sent this to me...it was so funny...I asked him if I could post it...it's about time someone commented on the cleavage thing...it was supposed to be in jest...ha ha! I have no problem pointing out my physical shortcomings...obviously.

From CBB:


Without wanting you to spend time on a reply, may I ask what the last photo posted
represents?

Man works with hands and woman does most of legwork? Husband can sleep on chest with no
pain? Shackles on a woman are more obvious than a man (ankle braclet vs small wedding
band)?

You have nice feet. And yes, there was cleavage. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Marilyn]

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OK
Now that I can see. She is TOTALLY relaxed, and he obviously is too as evidenced by hand completely off the chair. The picture says AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Jamaica. Right? DO I get the prize?????Is it a free ticket to go with you two next time ??? H uh Huh??????

[geocox]

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Loops,
2 People who love each other after 20 years of marrage,wow I have never been able to do that;thats something to be proud of.

I wish all the interested potential visitors would take the time a read this report; its special.

Loops,
you packed so much in to the trip. You also split the trip, something I love to do.
Yes, there are those that go AI and never want to open there wallet or leave the property, let them come to Scottsdale Arizona,they don't even know what country they are in.

If you go to Jamaica as a couple you must see the country.
The photo of three couples in the water at the falls is representative of tourists in Jamaica. Seeing the country, loving each other, experiencing things they will remember forever.

Your photos are wonderful, you captured the trip with style.I haven't stayed in the places you were in but I will stay at Idle.
Some day we will sit and talk face to face; super report.
Geo.

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Geo, Thanks. When it comes to ways of the heart...you write with such warmth...I only wish you could offer that heart to someone who would appreciate it.

Forgive my quoting (and correcting) you here but:

The photo of three couples in the water at the falls is reprehensive of tourists in Jamaica.

I believe you mean "representative". You are the Norm Crosby (remember him?) of this board. I love it!!!

[loops]

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I would have thought that Jim would at least attempt a guess to the riddle...

Anyway...the answer to the photo riddle:

1. bunions
2. cheap jewelry
3. men who have knuckles that drag on the ground.

NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is sappy but:
This photo represents
1. Sucking sun
2. Jamaica and that wonderful rasta vibe
3. That well weathered man o mine and the ring (his dad's) he's been wearing for 20 years.

Not in that order...

[loops]

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George, Scott and I would love to meet you someday. Actually, if you and Marilyn could just invite us to your wedding in Jamaica, that would be good enough for me.

I hear the fight starting now...Ocho or Negril. Isn't love grand? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[Marilyn]

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Here's the scoop on the suitcase full of hair. Our Geo found out that the Jamaican ladies like weave. He came loaded down with suitcases full of it, all textures,lengths and colors. It was sort of like the deal for Manhattan with the indians for the trinkets. It got him over big time. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[loops]

Re: Negril - Idle Awhile Mayfield Falls/Rockhouse Trip #2:

why thank you for clearing that up for me....I was starting to think that Geo wore a rug!