Unless you’ve traveled to other developing countries you might not know about some of the animals there. I hate to post about anything negative but there’s a harsh reality about dogs in Jamaica that probably won’t sit well with you, especially if you’re a dog-lover. Picture of a dog in Jamaica All the dogs I’m picturing in this post are pets of people in Jamaica, but the sad truth is that the mass majority of dogs there are stray and no one owns them. They are not...
These are my FAVORITE subjects to photograph in Jamaica….the people. You can see the first installment of solo images by CLICKING HERE. All these photos are people I know and capture the Jamaican spirit and way of life so nicely. Pondering by the water. This next one was our driver Leon, chilling out on a hot afternoon with a cold Red Stripe. What a better way to spend an afternoon! Next is a very good friend of mine who lives and breathes dancing in all forms. One of his favorite things...
Another re-post from the lost posts of July. This was such a cute and funny story I wanted to put it back up. On a day I was going from Negril to Ocho Rios we got stuck in some super heavy traffic on the highway. We moved at a crawl for a good long while near Runaway Bay and I thought for sure it was an accident. There are some pretty crazy accidents on Jamaican roads and I wondered what we’d see as we approached. Eventually we were crawling right beside the sea wall and there were literally...
The greatest thing about Jamaica is that the unexpected and sometimes crappy incidents can even turn out great, or at least not as bad as you think. At the very least you get to see something done in a way you’ve never seen before and might meet new people in the process. Here’s a picture of me before the flat tire incident got exciting LOL. Waiting on a flat tire to be fixed. Our driver got a flat tire right as we were leaving Negril for Ocho Rios one day, so we stopped in at the nearest...
This post is a big favor for my friend Alice, who owns this beautiful little house perched on a hill in Negril. Alice and Ted are offering a steal of a deal for your Negril vacation rental! Picture of house in Negril I wanted to post this because Alice and Ted have been close personal friends of mine for years and I’ve stayed at their home on more than one occasion. The location is fabulous, away from the bustle but only 10 minutes from town, in a nice and quiet area in the hills. The view...
Besides the fact that they’re cuter than all other kids put together, the one thing I will say about Jamaican children is BRING CANDY! If you plan on getting out into communities and interacting with Jamaican families, BRING CANDY! Picture of Jamaican children I go prepared with those huge bags of lollipops you can buy for a couple bucks at Walmart. Other people I know bring packs of gum, basically anything that’s considered a treat. If you want to be popular with the little kids and...
A while back I posted about the beauty of getting out and seeing Jamaica’s countryside. See that post HERE. There’s more to this island than just beaches and hotels. You could stop anywhere on a roadside and get out for a hike and see some of the most beautiful greenery. The rolling hills seem endless on this island. Hiking in Jamaican countryside. This day we were out and about hiking on the North Coast which is where I was fascinated by these big old trees….stunning! Along...
