04-16-2013, 03:58 AM
<P>Always wanted to see Reich falls..heard it was the most beautiful..well leaving our place early mon.morning I'd forgotten they were closed on sun/mon..as we driving up to the main turnout guys were telling us its closed,and we approached one man sitting in his car-he said he could take us there-would charge the same as at the falls (1000 j pp.) we negotiated $1000 total and took our chances and followed him on the road for awhile til he said theres his wife she will take us in..so we drive little bit longer and pullover..her family works for the man that owms most of the reich falls..the Jam government owns the main fall area(and you will see the rope going across the one picture) everything above that is Govt.land -everything below owned privately..She led us to a gate -had keys to open the lock and then we go down a long winding path..get to portion of the bottom of the falls-and it was TRUE paradise-so beautiful that mineral water with no other tourists..we were allowed to follow her up to the main fall and go past the ropes for a little awhile...then we went back down were this a large swimming area..It was highlight of my trip..if you dont have tough feet(i dont) they will help navigate you but better to rent those water shoes..anyway-you want see reich fall and only have sun or mon dont let that deter you..<P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace400.jpg" border="0" alt=""><BR>driving to the falls<P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace401.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>opening the gate<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace402.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>down the winding and looong path<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace403.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace404.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>everything above that rope in the wata is govt. owned...to be honest i'd probably prefer to go when it was open to public,they have nice facilities with lockers, etc..me and partner weren't completely as eased being the only ones around and not knowing these people..Thank god it all worked out -but still would rec. when it was "officially" opened..We took a big chance ..<BR>Ok on to some pics of long bay beach that was near and within walking distance to our place..<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace405.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace406.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace407.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace408.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace409.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>My favorite beach in Jam is Winnifred beach- its not the easiest to find or get to (the roads are the worse) but worth it..It was a bleaky,stormy day so my pics dont do the place justice at all. they have a few local cook shops,buy beers,etc and some really excellent vendors with unique ,well made crafts..we were approached by total of 3..that was the most in<BR>any time in PA..I;m sure there some folks out there that have better pics of the place..<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace410.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace411.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace412.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace413.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>Boston bay beach is another fav..they have surfers there !!! and you can rent boards get lessons..its right next door to great huts accomadations and next door to the birthplace of Jerk....a lane with many cooks vying for your attention and $$ to spend on their BEST jerk...well we selected one at the end and had soe of the best chicken (me) fish-very large done to perfection as well as some lobster, festival, sweet potatoe,etc..yes, they charge tourist prices (most meals in PA are so cheap compared to other places) but it was worth it. seriously, the chicken just melted off the bone-<BR>De bar in Negril is one of my top places for jerk-but even they dont have anything on this place...it was that good....<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace414.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace415.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace416.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace417.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>The birthplace of jerk...<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace418.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace419.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace420.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>fresh cocunut juice..<BR><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace421.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace422.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>just a few of the fabulous villas that dot the hills all over PA area..The one thing i love about PA is it has the old-skool Jam. vibe-even though many of the fantastic places are run-down and shabby (in the town center of PA-OUTSTANDING architecture going to ruin) It just has another worldly type vibe to it that you'd never get in Negril, mobay,etc..There are alot more Europeans there for sure-and more of the adventurous traveler type.<BR>Must of been quite a place when Errol Flynn ruled the area-his widow still there with a modest home overlooking the many hundreds of acres of land she owns..<BR>driving on the way back to Trelawny we kept looking for a cook shop with easy access for me to get in and out of..WE had to look no further than this excellent place in Annotto bay..Forget the Rastas name that runs it put its one of the best run and cleanest shops I've been to not to mention the most excellent meal..His partner, who makes baskets also sells fresh squeezed juice-it varies day to day.. We were lucky to have the sorrell (also had carrot juice) it was ice cold and refreshing...Make sure you stop in for a bite if in the area-it's well worth it..<P>Thats it for this trip--i didnt do any kind of justice to the beauty that one encounters in PA..you just need to go there yourself..lots of good peeps on this board can give advice for traveling there,etc...a true tropical paradise ,with a relaxed jam vibe....<P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace429.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace430.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace431.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace432.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace433.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P><img class="refimg" src="/webbbs/images/main/picsuzengrace434.jpg" border="0" alt=""><P>
