sue mullen wrote:
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> Crabman wrote:
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>> sue mullen wrote:
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>>> Surfer E2468 wrote:
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>>>> You will probably like haiti,but jamaica leaves a lot to be desired.
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>>> In Jamaica it all depends on what you do. In recent years we had a
>>> lovely day in Jamaica, enjoying the beach and a stop at
>>> Margaritiville which was fun.
>>>
>>> Clay, when the time gets closer, be sure to check back here for
>>> suggestions and also information on cabs.
>>>
>>> sue
>>
>> Hi Sue!
>>
>> I just spoke to someone who recently did this same cruise, and they
>> said the people basically followed them everywhere. pestering them to
>> buy things. i don't know if it was because they needed the money or
>> just wanted it badly.
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>
> Fourty years ago Kevin and I vacationed in Jamaica and back then it was
> safe and beautiful. We rented a car and spent the week driving all over
> the island, but it is no longer like that. It is a very poor country
> with a high crime rate and if you wander around on your own, you will be
> pestered to buy drugs etc.
>
> When we were there last we were with a group and we took a cab to
> Doctors Cove beach. There was a $5 entrance fee and that was to keep it
> safe. From there in a group we walked a few blocks to Margaritaville.
> When we were leaving the pier we got a "safe" cab and after
> Margaritaville they also got us a "safe" cab back to the port.
>
> I would either do something like we did or take an excursion from the
> ship. Many people here can give you suggestions of "safe" things to do
> in Jamaica when the time is closer.
>
> It really makes me sad when I see the poverty and crime in this
> beautiful country.
>
> sue
Sue, I really enjoyed our jaunt to doctors beach and margaritaville.
That was a fun time to add to my memories.
Ermalee <----worried about my friend Jean who is in the hospital |
