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Jamaica, from the Blue Lagoon to the Blue Mountain
... 8217;t the high season for picking coffee the berries were mostly green with a few red ones. There were orange trees, banana trees, plantains and mango trees on the farm. We took a detour off the main walking path and ended up having to scale a steep section (we now know what it’s like for the goats!!) and emerged at the top in someone’s back yard! There was a lady there who didn’t mind and told us how to get back to the main track. It was ...
Yarman - as they say around here!
2nd March 2010
Who said, 'You should never judge a book by its cover?'
As we sailed up the river this morning, approaching Savannah, I have got to say that my impression of the place was not particularly good. It was preceded by what could best be described as land that bordered on swamp and the town itself appeared ‘flat’ and not particularly inspiring. After the river had passed through the town, we entered an enormous industrial area with a ...
Hello Jamaica Mon, No Problem
... under them - ahhhhhhh! When we got to the top (45 min's later) we were offered to buy the DVD for $80, but we said all we have left is $20, so the guy reluctantly sold it to us - yeah, one for us!! Was much easier getting through the market as well. Kept telling the vendors we just spent our last $20 on the DVD. Of course, "we accept plastic" was the next phrase out of each of their mouths. For which our smart response was: we left all of our ...
Grape-Nut Ice Cream
... equipment and school supplies. - Armed guards protect the entrances to downtown supermarkets. And, on a more comical note... - Grape-nut ice cream exists. - The head of the security at the University, a well-known officer within Kingston, also plays a corrupt cop on the Jamaican soap opera, Royal Palms. ;) Speaking of the cast of Jamaican's Royal Palms... I had the opportunity to stay at the surf camp, Jamnesia, ...
Marley and Mountains
... is believe to have started in his big toe, the result of a soccer injury. The doctor wanted to amputate his toe to stave off the infection, but Bob would have none of it. The Bob Marley Museum is decorated with memorabilia from Bob's life. Walls are plastered with his gold, platinum and diamond records, album covers, newspaper articles and magazine covers, such as Rolling Stone and Soul. He has received numerous awards, including being inducted ...


