Rhondal’s crew picked us up from the Whistling Bird’s beach. We travelled a short distance to the pier by the Negril River, then got out to cross to the other side of the bridge. Due to low water amounts, we weren’t able to take the boat through the river. The ocean has been so choppy and rough that there are mounds of ocean debris forming a wall along the beach. We walked through the fisherman’s place where one could buy chunks of fish. Next to the river, we got into another boat and toured down the river. We toured the Royal Palm Reserve. The ecosystem contained within the Royal Palm Reserve is necessary to maintain the climate of Jamaica. It also helps to control pollution. Upon leaving the Royal Palm, a local man called us over to the shore. His name was Norma Scarlet. He has land that is along the shoreline. He is clearing the land so that there will be a place for tourists to come see coconuts and the land as well as have a meal.
We had time after our morning activities to eat a quick sandwich for lunch. Then, it was time for snorkeling. It was the first time Cristin, Brittny, and Lori had been snorkeling. The water was a bit choppy, but we still had a good time. Rhondal and one of his guides toured the reefs with the girls. I snorkeled a little bit, but it was just too choppy and not quite sunny enough to meet my needs.
We followed supper with a nice meal at Cosmo’s. Knowing that we had a very long morning, and because it took two hours for our late supper, we went back to Whistling Bird and called it a night.
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