Can I Braid your hair sexy?

This lady pulled up in a van with a taxi driver and asked if she could braid our hair. She liked to call us Sexy... so funny! They have learned what will get them tips. The taxi driver told us that he loved our blue eyes and kept talking until we blushed. They drove us up the mountain to this amazing overlook of the city. They sat us on a bench underneath the shading jungle. They fed us there "juicy patties" Mine was soy- SO, SO, yummy!!!! I wish I could get one here. Delicious! We didn't even realize this could be unsafe until the taxi driver asked us if we were city girls. We said not big city and asked him why? He said most people would be to scared and wouldn't trust them. Hum.... maybe we'll think harder next time. Although he explained that tourism is so much of there economy that if they ever did anything to mess that up they would probably literally be killed by the other locals. So, They dropped us off right at our dock we didn't have to walk everywhere and it was probably by favorite experience of the trip. We also heard them speaking Patwa? no idea how to spell that- it's English but they shorten every word and they all speak very fast so it's hard to understand to the untrained ear but very fun to heard them speak. Mom, Just remember I'm home safe :)

For you pretty girl....

They have some crazy sells tactics! They will try and hand you something and say for you pretty girl for free and then they tell you this sob story about how it is there living and they really want you to pay for it and since you already have it in your hand it can be tough to give it back to them. I was prepared and didn't have a problem with "no" but many did. They have amazing carvings for real cheep and everything is so bight and colorful. I love my jewelry that I got there... one day I'll post photo's. I wish I would've taken more pictures of the people. They are so Jamaican and I love there dreads and there crazy culture. I was offered weed numerous times but wasn't tempted... the more I'm around it the more I think how stupid can people be?!? I like to have all of my brain cells thank you!

Dunn River Falls

Jamaica was maybe just my favorite place... the Dunn river falls were amazing. It is exactly what you think of when you here tropical. SO so green and lush! You can go with a guide but they make you hold hands and go at there pace...not so much our thing. We hiked, stopped and sat in pools and loved it. Poor Kylee ripped of 2 of her fake nails completely off on some slick moss but other then that we all made is safely. I would highly recommend not getting a guide- plus then you just have to tip them. If your ever there go hike the falls!

Parasaling

This was also so fun! As soon as we got on the boat is started to rain and I mean pouring rain! It was kinda fun though. We were 300ft in the air and even though it was raining the water and scenery was fantastic! You could see the clear water and where the ocean was deep and where the reefs where not to mention a great view of Mexico... we did this in Cozumel. The guy helping us get into the harness was hilarious and liked us American ladies... we weren't sad. It is fun to be around people who think you are beautiful... I'm living in the wrong country! Maybe I move... South America? And is response to a comment made in an earlier post: My Pentax Optio camera is waterproof. It was the first time I've had a chance to use it and boy was I glad I had it! We got great pics and I didn't have to worry while I was in the water... A great buy before you do anything with water!

Real busy and stressed!

A cruise is the perfect blend of vacation for everyone because you can do whatever you want. I loved the adventures but I loved the days at sea busy doing nothing. The top deck was our favorite because it had a cool breeze that made the hot sun feel great across our browning skin. The fancy drink really wasn't that great. I've had way better strawberry coladas witch it good because they were $7- so it was our only one (we saved it for our last day). Kylee and I have way too much fun together! WE were so happy to just sit and chat and giggle and beautiful black men walked by with there rippling muscles exposed- that is happiness :)

sting ray city

So cool!!! They take you out to the middle of the ocean to a sand bar and you all get out and the sting rays start swarming... they rub all over you. It tickles when they rub on you and when you feed them. You have to put the food (squid) in your hand and tuck your thumb under so they don't suck on it(trying to eat it). Way cool and great for kids! The water is so clear and beautiful... gorgeous!!!

650 pictures later.... I'm home!

AMAZING!!! We WILL go on a cruise for a family reunion! It was one of the best things I've ever done. I have plenty to blog about for the next while. It's 3:25 am and really need to go to bed but am on a weird sleep schedule from all the adrenaline and sleeping while traveling. I'm excited to share all my great pictures and adventures from this last week. so, here is a the first taste of pictures. Love ya!