RICK'S CAFE
After we had enough sun, sand, and Red Stripe we headed to Rick's Cafe to catch the incredible Negril sunset. Rick's Cafe is a tourist trap, but nevertheless it is a must see when in Negril. Rick's Cafe is located on the west end of Negril and has been a staple in the town since 1974. Not only is this place a restaurant and bar, but you can also take a chance and dive the cliffs, with the highest platform being about 35 feet. You could actually spend all day here jumping and swimming in the crystal clear waters, drinking and eating, and enjoying the live bands, but as I said it is a tourist trap, and can become extremely crowded.
www.rickscafejamaica.com
When we first arrived we climbed down the stairs and watched the numerous tourists and their in-house professional divers. Then my husband decided to give it a try. Although it was tempting, I decided to sit this one out. I was enjoying just watching the people. There were those (like my husband) that actually had the "balls" to jump, and then there were those that stood on the platforms whining and crying and basically just holding up the line of other divers. Rick's Cafe also has professional divers that put on an awesome show with their acrobats. A couple of hours after we arrived the winds started picking up, causing the waters to become rough, and they closed the cliffs down.
With the sun starting to set it was the perfect time for some photo ops, before heading back up the steps to catch the band.
www.rickscafejamaica.com
When we first arrived we climbed down the stairs and watched the numerous tourists and their in-house professional divers. Then my husband decided to give it a try. Although it was tempting, I decided to sit this one out. I was enjoying just watching the people. There were those (like my husband) that actually had the "balls" to jump, and then there were those that stood on the platforms whining and crying and basically just holding up the line of other divers. Rick's Cafe also has professional divers that put on an awesome show with their acrobats. A couple of hours after we arrived the winds started picking up, causing the waters to become rough, and they closed the cliffs down.
With the sun starting to set it was the perfect time for some photo ops, before heading back up the steps to catch the band.
We decided to grab a couple of sandwiches and Red Stripes while listening to the band. The food was so-so for the price, and the beer although ice cold was crazy expensive. What do you expect at a tourist trap though? After listening to several Bob Marley tunes we decided to walk around. We came across a group of people from Canada that had Chinese Lanterns, and were sending them off over the waters. What an awesome idea? The lanterns were absolutely gorgeous against the blackness of the night, and it was entertaining watching the people try to figure them out. Yes a few got away.
What a long marvelous day it has been. Exhausted and knowing that tomorrow is going to be even longer we headed back to our hotel, freshened up, walked across the street for a few nightcaps, then back to the hotel and straight to bed.
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