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Mystic Lion in Jamaica

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It was quiet in Negril, with most of the hotels empty due to low season and
the recent events in New York. Highlights of our trip included a wonderful
afternoon at Mayfield Falls, and a trip to our Juta driver's old elementary
school in the hills.

An unexpected surprise and certainly one of our cherished moments was meeting Peter Tosh's mother. We drove to Bluefields in order to pay our respects at his monument. Mama Tosh, who lives in the house next door, had just returned from church and was greeting visitors. She had t-shirts available from a recent Tribute to Tosh, and we were blessed to be able to buy one from her.

One of reggae's premier lead guitarists, Brian Silverman, invited us to his
home for a visit. He's played with the some of reggae's stars, including 14
years with the Gladiators, and Ijahman Levi. If you need to hire the best,
Brian is currently available for bookings. Drop us an email and we'll be
happy to help connect you with him.

Some of our very favorite hangouts in Jamaica are:

Prento's Thatchhut is located in Negril's West End, on Tigress Lane. With
villas, a bar and restaurant, and a cyber café that's open all the time, it's
a great place to eat, relax, or log-on to catch up with the world. Also
known as the Root's Corner, Prento often has parties and live music,
featuring performers like Peter Broggs and Jahmali.

Brand new, and now available, is Mystic Lion's version of a Thatchhut t-shirt. It has Prento's unique logo on the front, with "Root's Corner" in red, gold, and green on the back. We are offering it for $20, in shirt colors of white or natural.

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3 Dives Restaurant has traditional Jamaican cuisine in Negril's West End.
Right on the cliffs overlooking the sea, 3 Dives has a classic natural
setting. It is an awesome place to watch the sunset, sip a Red Stripe, and
sample some of the best jerk chicken in Jamaica. Lloydie and Paula are great hosts, and a photo collage displays their many happy guests.

Coming soon is a Mystic Lion designed shirt, commissioned by Lloydie to
capture the 3 Dives special location. It will illustrate the breathtaking
sunset on the cliffs, with the distinctive poinciana trees overhanging the
bamboo jerk hut.

Half Moon Beach, seven miles north of Negril, is a world apart. It is a
private beach resort with an idyllic setting, a comfortable restaurant and
bar, clothing optional beach, hammocks, and water sports.

Selina's Coffee Bar and Restaurant is located on Norman Manley Blvd. across from Risky Business. They have the best breakfast on the beach road, served all day, and reasonably priced. Selina and Big Roy also roast their own coffee, have a phone for public use, and are always willing to help you flag down a bus or taxi. It's a popular place for the locals to meet and exchange news, or debate the best place to hear a good reggae band.

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