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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paddy54, post: 2889888, member: 19250&quot;]Having been on the island many times I can assure you that there&#039;s no coin shops.</p><p>Yes some of the higher jewery stores and shops you may find cobs or reales. But more so gem stones and watches.</p><p>As stated I&#039;ve been on the island many times, Ocho Rios, Mo bay, Negril, up in the blue mountains,&nbsp; once took a train up&nbsp; the mountains across the island from Mo tego bay.</p><p>First let me tell you the Jamaican people are very warm and friendly....most are poor.... Like being in any other country other than yours....you are a guest.</p><p>That said you must be willing to accept local customs,foods,etc.</p><p>Like any where else on this planet or others...lol there&#039;s a.ways a chance of having an issue .</p><p>My main advice is look the locals in their eye, speak when spoken to, and understand these people know you have $$$$ how so well you&#039;re visiting the island they aren&#039;t visiting you!</p><p>If someone tries to sell you something if interested make a fair offer...they expect you to . If not interested just say..&quot; I don&#039;t need that&quot;&nbsp; or &quot;it is very nice but I have no use.....&quot;</p><p>As long as respect is involved you&#039;ll have no worries long!</p><p>Jamaica is a beautiful country....enjoy the sights Dunne river falls, horse back riding on The beach or mountains.</p><p>As long as you respect you&#039;ll be fine....</p><p>The rum and coffee is some of the best the Caribbean has to offer. Appleton Rum,Blue Mountain coffee you will want to bring back home with you.</p><p>Taste everything offered....the fruits and food is alive with flavor.</p><p>The straw markets....well everyone should experience a Caribbean straw market.</p><p>Fun and very different then most have experienced.</p><p>If you never traveled in the Caribbean / Mexico before your in for a treat.</p><p>As everything is and will be a new learning experience.</p><p>Let see some images when you get back .......</p><p>The Jamaicans have a saying erie Mon means GOOD ,also&nbsp; SOON COME this is a time frame....lol and like the pace on the island SOON COME&nbsp; can be a few minutes or days.....you&#039;re on island time....enjoy. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Having made land fall on just about every rock in the Caribbean&nbsp; I can assure you Jamaica is far from the worse for locals being pushy. St.Lucia by far was a tad bit wild...</p><p>But again you&#039;re on their turf not yours.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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