A Freelance Writer’s Life Abroad: Inside Peek at My Life as an American Living in Jamaica for a Year, Part XVI
February 18, 2011
It’s been a while since I added a post to this series. Sorry about that. I left Negril in November and went back home for the holidays.
I wound up staying home longer than intended because:
(i) it was the holidays; and
(ii) I adore winter weather and we had an abundance of it in Atlanta over the holidays – complete with snow and everything.
I have a fireplace, so I enjoyed being cocooned at home.
After a few months though, I was dying to get back to Jamaica. Mainly because I got a little chubby over the holidays and I wasn’t working out. I’m a runner, but I hate working out in the cold, so most days, instead of hitting the treadmill in my basement, my butt was glued to the couch watching TV and expanding!
Now that I’m back in Jamaica (got back last week just in time to celebrate my birthday), I’m in full swing. Have lost about half of the 13 lbs I gained over the holiday season.
My under plunders are still a little tight, but I refuse to buy new ones. I’m just buckling down and losing the weight instead.
One of My Favorite Spots in Negril, Jamaica: Maasoppie’s
Since I’ve been back, I’ve been out every night. As I’ve talked about in previous posts in this series, it’s practically impossible to stay home here because everything is within walking distance and there’s a bar on practically every street corner. I adore bars! And, the drinks are cheap – once you know where to go and how to order like the locals.
One of my favorite little bar haunts is a place my sister and I have named Massoppie’s. It’s because the bartender/waiter/cook/barkeeper there is named Maasop. The actual name of the place is Firewater Love Nest.
It’s one of the most beautiful spots in Negril because it’s on the cliffs and you get a great view of the ocean.
The views and sunsets here (as the photos showcase) are simply breathtaking.
Unparalleled Views of the Ocean and the Cliffs
It’s basically just a little hut on the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
Sitting in the chairs, you can see the curved edge of the ragged cliffs, the magnificent expanse of the ocean, the waves crashing into the cliffs, boats sailing by and fish jumping in the water.
Descending the Cliffs to Swim and Snorkel
My friend Maasop traverses the cliffs and descends into the water to swim, fish and just “hang out,” as he puts it.
There’s a pretty steep drop to get down the cliffs to the water, and it’s all jagged. If you fall, you could really hurt yourself. But Maasop manages them like he’s walking on solid earth. I mean, not one misstep. It’s crazy how comfortable he is waking on those cliffs.
He’s promised to take me snorkeling here, but I’m like, “How am I going to get down there?” He’s like, “Don’t worry, you’ll be with me and I won’t let anything happen to you.”
So, although I’m a little freaked out, I’m gonna do it, because it’s such a beautiful, lagoon-like spot to swim in and see lots of fish.
Can’t Beat the Food and Drink
FYI, if you’re ever in Negril, check out the Firewater Love Nest. The drinks are very reasonable and when Maasop cooks, it’s amazing. He usually does grilled chicken and fish with “festival.”
Festival is similar to cornbread, but a little sweeter and it’s shaped like “baby corndogs”, for lack of a better description.
Forget the Carbs, You’re in Jamaica Mon!
Anyway, it’s delish and really filling. I kinda forget about the carbs when I eat it because usually, I’ve been swimming or working out and really need food with some substance to it. This fits the bill every time!
Now that I’m back in Negril for a spell, I’ll be posting regularly to the “living in Jamaica” series again. If you have any questions about Negril, feel free to send them in. I’ll answer as best as I can.
FYI, the last photo here is me sitting in a chair at Firewater’s overlooking the cliffs in my brand new golashes. It had rained that day. 
When it does, there are tons of puddles all over Negril. So, I splished, splashed my way to Massoppie’s in these little buddies. Some of the best money I’ve ever spent on shoes!
Off to the Beach
Today is the last day of my semi-vacation, so I’m off to sign up for cable, then head to the beach. Have a great weekend.
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Good post with the beautiful places..