I’ve been going through my mind to collect the posts I lost and this one needs to be reposted. I had a lot of response to it and its a beautiful beach! Much nicer than the public beach you’ll find right in Ochi. And ironically, this much better beach is FREE…the public beach right in town is $200 JMD for murky water and muddy sand. Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios If you’re staying right in town Mahogany beach is much more of a hike than the public beach but definitely worth it....
Okay, two truths about this place called The Native in Montego Bay – first its the least “native” Jamaican place I’ve eaten and second this is the least “local” thing I’ve done in Jamaica. But I wanted to post about it anyways in case you’re feeling extravagant one night and want to spend $50 USD on dinner LOL. To be honest, this restaurant was recommended to me by a Jamaican in the street in Mobay and I ate there with a friend in 2006. However, she...
Back by popular demand, this is a repost of a previous entry before I lost all my data. But I had several comments on it and we all think its hilarious! One afternoon while hanging at our apartment in Ochi my Jamaican friend started complaining of a stomach ache so he informed me he was going to run to the market and get some soup to settle it. He returned with a steaming hot cup of what looked like some fabulous chicken soup. Tasty looking chunks of veggies in it and smelled awesome! It wasn’t...
HAPPY Independence, Jamaica!! The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of the nation. JAMAICA – Land of Wood and Water. HISTORY OF INDEPENDENCE “In February 1962, a new constitution was approved by the Legislation and the Premier Norman Manley called General Elections. Alexander Bustamente was elected in April and became the first Prime Minister of Jamaica. “On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became an independent nation and...
Okay here’s the second installment of the funny signs in Jamaica. And then I’m out of town for a few days so I won’t be posting again til later in the week. So enjoy! This one is funnier if you know that practically all the bars in Jamaica have this sign or a similar one hanging….with their “intent” to get a license LOL. This would never fly in North America! I’m pretty sure this next one is loud and clear!! Funny because if I DID want to pee in a street...
