Cultural Immersion in Little Bay

**Green_Biscuit** · 05-13-2005, 04:19 AM

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So the day we go snorkeling at Homer's Cove, this one young man shows up.... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] he goes over to the side, kind of in the shade...where the fisherman sit and clean the fish.... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] Cole can probably relate this story better than I.... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] Anyway, he has come to bathe, I guess. No word of a lie, he has at LEAST 10 pairs of boxer shorts on, under his shorts...and a hat, and a couple of shirts or something....either his shorts are WICKED big and he needs all of those to hold them up, or he is trying to conserve and combine bathing and laundry time....the guys are talking to him and he is laughing and joking etc....but I just couldn't even glance his way....eventually, he decided that he wanted to grab the aforementioned puffer fish, which is slowly making its way back out of the cove...so off he goes after it. We are packing up, and he emerges with this fish...handling it ever so gingerly, all the while, trying to keep all of these layers of bottoms up... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

So now he is walking on the road in front of us, and it was truly like a bad Benny Hill skit or something.....tug, shift, ouch, tug...gawd...where was my camera???? Anyway, poor Mr. Puffer fish was dinner to him....

Another time, I had had nuff heat and kids, and just before dinner I made Cudge take me to the Spring....needed to get away and cool off...well, we swam around for awhile, and then we were sitting on a little ledge in the cave (near the "alternate entrance" IM) talking and laughing, etc...we hear someone talking or something so we listen....Cudge recognizes he voice...it is a man from the village...he is truly here to take his bath. (Apparently, the least fortunate that don't even have tanks, or can't refill them right now, can come here with soap etc, as it all recirculates so quickly)...they are laughing and joking, and I am just sitting listening, practicing my Patois comprehension, when I realize the guy is about to jump in...within sight of me, naked....I don't get to say anything when Cudge asks him to just hang on until we get out....he does...and we get out and dry off....I am slipping on my T-shirt and shorts, and realize that he has already jumped in to get wet, then re-emerged on the rocks to soap and all....he is chatting away as he is scrubbing the netherlands, etc....and here I am worried that someone might see me slip my wet bathing suit top off from the sleeve of my T-shirt....

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**Q3210** · 05-13-2005, 09:02 AM

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I am sure that the puffer is poisonous unless a gland is removed before cooking. So I have heard re. Japanese cuisine.
The puffer has 2 names in Jamaica that I have heard. Sour sop fish when spines are reclined and porcupine fish when puffy.
Sure, Cudge wouldn`t allow you harm and I am sure he would fight to protect you, maybe even die.
However although I am a swimmer, I cant out swim a baby shark. The nearer to the shore I am the more safer I feel.
However the best of us do like risks and adventure and one cant take that away if thats the way it is.....haha...even if it is to be amongst a nude Jamaican dipping in the spring and scrubbing...his what...netherlands...hahaha.
Serious business! Yet Funny indeed!

**paradiseplease88** · 05-13-2005, 09:31 AM

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GB, Hi I am new to the board. I finally registered after reading and going along in spirit with the writers to whatever part of jamaica thier life took them. I will be going there in July and am saddened that I booked an AI when I could have went on the type of adventure you went on. My question is how did you meet this wonderful family? I will be bringing some gifts to some children, but on my next trip down (at least once every year) I would love to stay in a family atmosphere. It will be just me and my husband this July but I do want to bring my 3 kids next time. The resort isnt the kind of thing for kids.

**Q3210** · 05-13-2005, 10:30 AM

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It`s like puting your toes in the water before making the plunge. Do the AI first, make friends.
Take leave from the AI and take a walk for a few hours. Feel the vibes. Compare.
Like it love it or hate it.
When you`re through, decide on where to go next time in Jamaica.
Remember Negril isn`t all Jamaica.
We got some very brave visitors who love venturing in Kingston, going to the market, feeling the soul of the people here in Jamaica and not only wanting to sun and swim but to be part of it all.

**jamaica_dreamin** · 05-13-2005, 10:33 AM

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I say take a look at Treasure Beach.net, and go to google & type in Little Bay Jamaica.

**Laurel** · 05-13-2005, 10:48 AM

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Welcome P-Pleasie .... Yes - what they said ... and I always have to chime in with my 'make sure you get off your AI'!! Enjoy the pleasures your AI offers you - but, by all means - get out & in WITH the people & culture as well.

Greenie .... great adventures!!

**Q3210** · 05-13-2005, 11:20 AM

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Did I hear an echo?

**BND1999** · 05-13-2005, 11:46 AM

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Greenie.. stopped by to hear about your swim and snorkel.......

Im a pretty strong swimmer but i never get in all that often.. and i rarely go far out..but when i do.. speaking of jaws.. i seem to always hear that ominous tune in my head.. and imagine my feet dangling under the sea.. splashing and calling the sharks to me.......as i hear my heart pound and race as i swim to shore... getting out and feeling quite silly.. sort of like looking for the boogey man under your bed.. (which ive done,lol)

but snorkeling will always be a sweet pleasure when you forget the world above.. and just look below and marvel at the rich world under the sea...

I giggle at your remark of the naked bather... must be all my years in Maine.. when i went into the lake naked.. washed my hair with the biodegradable soap.. and the summers spent on the nude beaches of Marthas Vineyard...... he is just doing what feels natural to him.. i might have turned my head too when he gets to washing his ....... but man id love to wash up that way more often.. nice fresh water.. and my hair feels so good after that

very nice journey your having there.. just living life.. wouldnt mind being there today... i might even swim out...

**Green_Biscuit** · 05-13-2005, 11:47 AM

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huh?

What happened to all of you lurkers? Should I go on?

**Pepper** · 05-13-2005, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by Q3210:
[qb] I am sure that the puffer is poisonous unless a gland is removed before cooking. So I have heard re. Japanese cuisine.
The puffer has 2 names in Jamaica that I have heard. Sour sop fish when spines are reclined and porcupine fish when puffy.
[/qb]

Yes, as far as I know the puffer is poisonous, or at least will put your in a coma. But I didn't know about removing the gland. I guess the guy who ate it knew what to do. I would still would be to fearful to eat one.

**Green_Biscuit** · 05-13-2005, 11:52 AM

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Apparently, they all do Pepp...I kinda heard them discussing it...I think they use and eat anything they can....in fact, I felt bad that AJ kept picking the plums off the tree long before they were ready...finally got her to stop.

Nina, I know what you mean about doing what comes natural, I guess I just wasn't quite ready to "bathe" with this man I never laid eyes on! Funny how JA can make you feel totally like a woman (with all the eyes) and modest at the same time...know what I mean?

**BND1999** · 05-13-2005, 11:53 AM

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GB..patience sweets.. go back.. i posted...

your lurkers are here

**BND1999** · 05-13-2005, 11:55 AM

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Yes GB i know what you mean.. there is excessive attention when you go to Jamaica.... men enamored for a variety of reasons.... im sure why some go.. its a lift to the ego.... but i agree.. sometimes it is uncomfortable... when you just want to have a talk and it reverts to sexual innuendo..

id not have bathed with the nude man either... unless i was at a big river.. id walk way down to another part. give him his peace

**Pepper** · 05-13-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by Green_Biscuit:
[qb] Apparently, they all do Pepp...I kinda heard them discussing it...I think they use and eat anything they can....in fact, [/qb]

Well now that I think about it, I eat ackees without a care about poison.

**Redj** · 05-13-2005, 12:01 PM

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Nice nice report, love the swimming and bathing.

Thanks, [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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