~ Lostbeachbum ~ wrote:Its a very hard time here right now, the hardest ive seen it. People are thin, their spirits seem down and the begging is worse than ever.
its a shame because jamaica has the potential to be a truly wonderful place, but until its people learn to pick up the pace, lose their sence of entitlement, the constant hustle and begging and strengthen their work ethic, things will always be as they are.
Everywhere accept Treasure Beach where I am sitting as i type this. I found a wonderful little guesthouse near billys bay called Nuestra de casa, to take a vacation from my vacation with my new german friend.
i could not have summed the jamaican experience any better. well done . . . i can second everything you say, except, i'm not ready to give it up yet.
i especially agree with your statement about jamaican's ppl and what they have to do to make a change . . . i don't see that happening in my lifetime though.