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dave Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 02:24 pm
	Post Number: 1624 Registered: 06-2006

want to do this on my next trip & looking for any input/suggestions.
I've taken route cabs to Sav many times in the past-to shop at D&Y & the market so I'm comfortable w/the set-up.
I'm guessing Sav-Black River-Manderville but not sure.
Thanks

... mi gonna miss AJ #58
soon come-
.........but not soon enough!.... :-)

BrenJaLee Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 02:44 pm
	Post Number: 371 Registered: 01-2009

We took route taxi to Clarendon once and went through Mandeville. First taxi was Negril - Sav. Then changed to a route tax (bus) in Sav. That one took us all the way to Mandeville. Then we changed again in Mandeville to go on to Clarendon. This map shows the route. It's marked in red the route from Sav-Mandeville you'll take. Through Middle Quarters, bamboo alley, etc.

http://www.jamaicancaves.org/jamaica-road-map.htm

And this is a video from inside our Sav-Mandeville bus. Long ride!

For the most up-to-date Negril Map go to: http://ohliza.blogspot.com/2008/12/map-of-negril-jamaica.html

dave Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 02:31 pm
	Post Number: 1627 Registered: 06-2006

BrenJaLee on: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 02:44 pm, wrote:
video from inside our Sav-Mandeville bus. Long ride!

Thanks-
looks like I need to find the 'express bus' in the Sav bus park.

... mi gonna miss AJ #58
soon come-
.........but not soon enough!.... :-)

Scott and Janet Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 04:54 pm
	Post Number: 1287 Registered: 01-2007

I am wanting to go to Mandeville this trip...but doubt that Janet would care for the route taxi form of transportation....
Wanted to continue when we went to Appleton last year but decided to loop back that day......Kenny we might need you!

DAVE: looks like we arrive the same day!!

Scott and Janet

Cindyrella Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 07:37 pm
	Post Number: 1466 Registered: 08-2006

I go to the bus park in Negril get in a route cab traveling to Sav-la-mar, I forget it's something like 150J.
At the bus park in Sav-la-mar they tried to put me into a private car. Yelling at me,
"white lady can't take the bus"!
I reclined politely and said "white lady can take the bus"!
Another women kindly helped me find the right bus to take.
They are marked on the outside of a (what we call a mini van) or car. You have to wait until the bus or car fills up with people before you leave. I never paid more than 300J to go anywhere. It takes more time traveling this way, cause the car stops frequently to drop people off and pick more people up. Late at night and Sundays are not good to travel as they have less route cabs, but it can still be done, as you have to wait long (less cabs) and you have to pay more.

www.Cindyrellaphotography.photoreflect.com

dave Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 02:01 pm
	Post Number: 1628 Registered: 06-2006

Cindyrella on: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 07:37 pm, wrote:
"white lady can't take the bus"!
I reclined politely and said "white lady can take the bus"!

No Trouble visualizing this

they try to do the same w/this white man

mi just laugh

... mi gonna miss AJ #58
soon come-
.........but not soon enough!.... :-)

BrenJaLee Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 02:18 pm
	Post Number: 376 Registered: 01-2009

Scott and Janet on: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 04:54 pm, wrote:
I am wanting to go to Mandeville this trip...but doubt that Janet would care for the route taxi form of transportation....

Route taxi also takes longer. I think we had to sit on the bus in Sav for nearly 45 min-hour waiting for it to fill up before they leave. Depending on the time of day could be quick to fill or you could be waiting a while. But overall I would absolutely do it again. The whole day was a fun experience in all the different route taxis. Of course we had a local with us so when we would get off a bus and be swarmed by people yelling at us to use their services for our next taxi we just smiled, pointed to our friend and said "talk to him!" It was a long day though for sure - our destination was in Clarendon and it took about 4 hours each way.

For the most up-to-date Negril Map go to: http://ohliza.blogspot.com/2008/12/map-of-negril-jamaica.html

monk Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 03:39 pm
	Post Number: 3570 Registered: 03-2007

and it sucks if you miss it.

hey dave, why not rent a set of wheels man?

a noble stroke he lifted high, Which hung not but so swift with tempest fell On the proud crest of Satan that no sight, nor motion of swift thought, less could his shield such ruin intercept; ten paces huge he back recoil'd; the tenth on bended knee...

dave Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 03:47 pm
	Post Number: 1629 Registered: 06-2006

monk on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 03:39 pm, wrote:
hey dave, why not rent a set of wheels man

Been there
done that
mor than once

mi like leaving da driving to da driver
makes enjoying the ride & siteseeing (the real purpose of the trip) so much easier
no worries about goats, cows or children in da road around the next curve not to mention flat tires-

... mi gonna miss AJ #58
soon come-
.........but not soon enough!.... :-)

monk Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 05:06 pm
	Post Number: 3572 Registered: 03-2007

well...hitting a goat really sucks, I can tell you that for nothing. if it lives you have to carry it to the cops if it's owner isn't near.

I mean hey it sounds like a great trip, was just wondering why you wanted to deal with route taxi.

you probably don't want to be in one of the minivan taxis then...?

dave Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 03:14 pm
	Post Number: 1630 Registered: 06-2006

monk on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 05:06 pm, wrote:
route taxi. you probably don't want to be in one of the minivan taxis

I view the words taxi or minivan aka minibus to be the same in this context.
As you say it does sound like a great trip, looking forward to it.

I've had many great adventures taking longer distance taxis/minibuses for the day and back. I find it's a wonderful way to meet 'da real people'.

For me it's more about the journey than the destination.

... mi gonna miss AJ #58
soon come-
.........but not soon enough!.... :-)

smith744 Member posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 04:18 am
	Post Number: 346 Registered: 08-2009

it's a long ride, but *fun* & interesting
..good scenery

the climb up the big-hill to Mandeville is breathtaking
...coming back down is scary

of course, spend the night there

the odds are pretty good that they'll have new-er bus/van compared to what they used when i went 'bout 7-years ago

nowdays, there're a LOT of new modern nice route-taxi/van vehicles

be happy

michael Member posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 08:39 am
	Post Number: 472 Registered: 12-2008

.........how long is the ride from sav to Mandeville, hourwise that is.....

Rene� Member posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 09:49 am
	Post Number: 379 Registered: 06-2009

smith744 on: Friday, November 20, 2009 - 04:18 am, wrote:
the climb up the big-hill to Mandeville is breathtaking
...coming back down is scary

Spur Tree - can you imagine that big bike ride from kingston to negril? i hear people say they can't imagine going down it on a bike, personally i don't think i could make it UP. lol.

smith744 Member posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 01:39 pm
	Post Number: 348 Registered: 08-2009

Rene� on: Friday, November 20, 2009 - 09:49 am, wrote:
Spur Tree - can you imagine that big bike ride from kingston to negril?

:-(
oooh my

i shudder jus' thinking about that

anyhoo....
if/when you go to Mandeville (especially now thru the high season)::>>> take a sweater & a heavy jacket ...it's VERY cool up der
and
and
and:::>>> the people there are *different*
very prime & proper
...white-gloves are appropriate for the ladies

be happy

smith744 Member posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 01:45 pm
	Post Number: 349 Registered: 08-2009

Rene� on: Friday, November 20, 2009 - 09:49 am, wrote:
Spur Tree

a side note about SpurTree

in Jamaica, when directions are given, in the hilly areas, you'll frequently hear folks refer to a place being "..at first-hill, or second-hill.."

on my trip to Mandeville, my Jamaican travel companion, who was making their first trip up SpurTree said::>> "...Wow.... this is like 7 or 8 *hills*.."

be happy

smith744 Member posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 01:46 pm
	Post Number: 350 Registered: 08-2009

smith744 on: Friday, November 20, 2009 - 04:18 am, wrote:
of course, spend the night there

there's a nice movie theater there
...take-in a picture-show, Ja-stylee

be happy