True Paradise, The Conclusion
Ok, by the time I get back to the room I have calmed down some. I think I was in shock or something. All I kept thinking was, “how did this happen?” I just wanted to sing a simple song by an artist that I really like, that’s all. How did this studio stuff get […]
True Paradise Part 2 of 3
After rehearsal Puddin’ and I went back to our room, we decided to sit in the living room area which as I said earlier was outside. I started getting really panicky so I started recording the beach and the water and the people walking around and talking to myself, trying to convince myself that I […]
True Paradise Part 1 of 3
When my boyfriend told me that he was taking me to Jamaica for my birthday, I just about screamed. I had gone last year with my best friend and I didn’t have a good time. I asked him where we were staying and he told me that the only thing he would tell me is […]
Roaring River and Blue Hole – A Hidden Gem
Not to be confused with the Roaring River that is a tributary to the Dunns River in St. Anns, this Roaring River and Blue Hole are located just a few miles Northeast of Savanna La Mar in the little village of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury was one of the 24 estates owned by Peter Beckford, a horse […]
My Trip to Roaring River!
Still a little queasy from the night before, I rolled over and tried to go back to sleep after my normal 6:00am wakeup. I cracked a sleep-laden eye over at Mary and saw that she had come in sometime during the night and seemed to be sleeping soundly as well. Satisfied that a few hours […]
Lime Cay – A Hidden Gem
One of the hidden gems of Kingston is the uninhabited island Lime Cay which has clear waters and white sand beaches. It is located just off the coast of the famous pirate town Port Royal. You can reach there by a short boat ride from Morgan’s Harbor at Port Royal. It is popular place with […]
Cockpit Country Adventure
Less than an hour from the glistening blue water and sparkling white sand beaches of Jamaica’s north coast lays an enticing nature lover’s paradise and photographer’s dream known as Cockpit Country. Rich in history and culture, the region is riddled with towering cliffs, limestone caves, underground rivers and flowing waterfalls. The dense wet limestone forest, […]
5 Off The Path Things To Do In Jamaica
Tired of doing the regular “tourist” things. Here are 5 Off The Path Things To Do In Jamaica. 1. Visit a Rural Jamaica School A visit to a rural Jamaican school can bring a great insight to the culture of the Jamaican people. You will see children in uniforms that are well starched and pressed. […]
Mingle With The People
I have stories abundant about my very beautiful relationship with the island of and the people of Jamaica. I dearly love Jamaica and her culture and each time I leave I long to return! The first time I went I stayed on a resort and met a man by the name of Devon who introduced […]
Horseback Riding in Jamaica
The History of the Horse in JamaicaIn 1493, Columbus brought on his second voyage, an animal that was to become one of the most significant contributors to the conquering of the New World, the horse. Spanish horses were regarded as particularly fine, with their noble heads, all-knowing eyes and high intelligence, 25 Andalusian horses were […]