Jamaica Here We Come

  Now that the pressure of selling the house was over we decided to take a trip to Jamaica, as soon as we celebrated our daughter's birthday!   


     On the 13th our daughter celebrated her 22nd birthday at a Japanese Village restaurant. It was very neat, they cooked the food right in front of us.  They definitely put on a show! It was a lot of fun. I am glad we got to celebrate with her. 


     Four days later, we left for Jamaica, where it all began 25 years ago. We had gone here for our honeymoon.  

       

   Usually, when we go on vacaion we do lots of hiking and walking around to see the sites but we had to verbally agree that this trip was strickly for relaxation.  Our son spent the night so he could take us to the airport and we could give him our winter coats. Wouldn't be needing them for a few days, ten in fact!  
        
    We went to the Couples Tower Isle Resort (http://couples.com/tower-isle/). An all inclusive resort, this is a very new concept for us. We promised each other that we would do lots of lying in the sun, reading, swimming, having Jamaican drinks  and just be spontaneous.

     We left Ottawa at -20 and arrived to +30. It felt so good to feel the heat. We checked in a went on a tour.  First night dinner was on the beach. It was hard to walk in the sand but, I managed. The Jamacian rum might of had something to do with it. After dinner, we stayed to watch the local entertainment.

   
The next day, we got up had breakfast, and found out all there was to do.  There are three restaurants, you must have reservations for these or you don't get in. So, first order of business was making these reservations. After, we went to see what activites we might want to do, so we registered for the catamaran tour. There is so much right at the resort.  Paddle boats, para sailing, horseback riding, and much more, it is impossible to get bored. 

   The second night, we were walking by the restaurant called the Verdanah  and there was no one there, so, we thought this was the perfect time to go. The night before the line was ridiculous. We had zucchini for an appetizer, then the salad. We then had pork, mashed sweet potatoes, and banana flambé for dessert and of course we had a merlot with this. After dinner, we went to listen to the steel drums.

      
     

     The following night we ate at a very elegant place called Eight Rivers
(http://couples.com/tower-isle/restaurants-bars.php). It was very novel because instead of sitting opposite each other you sit side by side, very romanitc. We had a pinot noir with bread and dipping oil  followed by salad then fish of the day, and dessert and coffee. Very scrumptious! After dinner we walked around and went to the piano bar.  It was very relaxing the dinner was served at just the right speed.

      We ate at the Bayside Asian restaurant which is located on a dock on the Caribbean Sea (http://couples.com/tower-isle/restaurants-bars.php).  Throughout the whole meal you get to hear the sound of the ocean. We had Asian spring rolls, Pad Thai, and lobster. 

     
      Each day we went to the gym thank goodness, with all the great food and drinks it would be easy to pack on the weight. They give the new comers a tour of the grounds upon arrival and when they got to the gym we were always in there. Now, I know how the animals at the zoo feel!
 They are all about service  and you definitely get your money's worth. I must mention there is an island where people go au "natural". There is a boat which ferries people back and for all day. It is quite busy. Only if we were brave enough.

     We were suppose to go for a tour on the catamaran but we had second thoughts as we would be out on the ocean for two hours with no bathroom and without seating for everyone. I must think of these things now. I tend to overheat as I have a problem sweating, so my body has a hard time cooling off.  We did go in the ocean for a bit, it was like bathtub water but I did not really swim too much. Sometimes, my legs stop kicking without me noticing until I start sinking.

     Towards the end I was not feeing very good. A lot of cramps in my feet and legs. There is nothing I can do when this happens, just wait for them to relax. Our time on the island had come to an end. Regrettably, it was back to reality.  More pictures can be viewed of our wonderful trip by clicking the link.

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    We had a marvelous ten days on the island. It was over all to fast. I now to have to psyche myself up for moving out of the house and condo living. Not only new house but new location.

 I will surely get an Oscar when this is all over!