We stayed at the Pegasus Hotel, one of the top two hotels in Kingston. It was acceptable, but for $160 US per night, I thought it was a bit expensive. Rooms were average for a motel 6, but the hotel amenities were better. I was surprised to pay that much, as back home a hotel like that would be around $80-90 US. I thought we would pay less, as it is usual in a country like Jamaica for things to be less expensive due to lower labour costs. The wife and I paid $18 US a night for a place in downtown Bangkok on our honeymoon. My room was only marginally better at the Pegasus. The only difference I noticed was that the Pegasus has free porn.
Our hotel is in a great location, directly across from Emancipation Park and in the middle of just about anywhere you would want to go. Later Saturday night one of the local JDF officers took us out to a few clubs. We ended up at this place called the Quad, which was pretty packed. I would like to bring the wife there when she comes to visit. I don’t think we have been to a dance club together ever. The place seemed perfect, everyone having a good time.
Near the end of the night the guys wanted to check out the local strip bar called Taboo, which is conveniently located around the back of the Quad. We got there just before closing so only saw about 3 dancers. This place only goes topless, which is probably a government rule. What was more surprising was that all the girls were white. Apparently they are all Russians. It is a bit strange to come all the way to Jamaica, a place where white people are more rare than any other race is in Canada, and see white girls at a strip bar. Many Jamaicans are more religious than Canadians, so there may be more of a stigma to being a stripper here than back home. However, due to the level of poverty in Jamaica, I doubt that is the reason. It probably has more to do with seeing something you do not usually see.
On a personal note, I think the first three weeks of being away are the hardest. After that you get used to it and separation becomes a bit easier. Back in school in introduction to psychology, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs claims that sex is a basic need, one that must be fulfilled before other, higher needs can be met. Not sure if I ever agreed with him, but I am testing the theory.
I will keep you updated on my research.
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