"mlsbas" wrote in message
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> All valuable input - I like the idea of trinkets to offer. Certainly,
> there are lots of people who panhandle. I stayed at a 5-star hotel in
> downtown San Francisco, and was approached all around the square as well
> as immediately outside the hotel. Can't avoid begging anywhere.
> However, in the U.S., one often finds begging by people who appear
> perfectly functional and able to support themselves. In other parts of
> the world, I've rarely found that to be true.
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> We're staying at a condo in Ocho Rios, and have a local contact who will
> brief us. We'll also be renewing wedding vows, and will receive advice
> and direction from the pastor officiating at our celebration.
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> Thanks to everyone who has been willing to provide input. We're not new
> to travel, just to Jamaica. We don't do dumb stuff - unlikely to do so
> on this trip, either.
> Kind Regards to All, and Happy Holiday
Trinkets used to be real big but what is really big nowadays are the things
that could be a status symbol to a jamaican. Anything that may be worn that
would suggest a contact with a large well known city in the US. New York
T-Shirts and Hats for example. Designer Sneakers are real big. Cloths that
come from the US are always welcome. We always bring a Boom Box CD player
that we use and give to a freind the day we leave. Who wants to carry back
stuff. Many things can be sold for large profit is one has the mind to do
so. Keep in mind that you are asked if you are carrying anything like gifts
and are you planning in bringing back that stereo you have with you. Blank
Cassettes are real expensive there. Gold chains are REAL big sellers as is
other jewelry but like I said we give all these as gifts to close friends
rather than selling anything. Bring plenty of 'flim' for you camera as it
will cost an arm if you run out. Batteries cost bigtime. Bring bug repellant
too. A small cooler if you hit the road in a taxi.
Irie
Proctor
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