The day after the wedding, a bunch of us decided to do something touristy. It was a toss up between the Appleton Estate Rum Tour and a visit to the YS Falls. They are both about actually in the same vicinity about an hour away and with good planning one could probably do both. But […]
Feast of Mangos
It started harmlessly enough. Faced with a long layover, I stocked my carry-on handbag with dried mangos. Sunkist brand phillipine mango that was ridiculously expensive at about $6 for what was to be only several slivers in the bag. On the almost three hour drive from Montego Bay Airport to Treasure Beach, we passed by […]
Jakes Resort, Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Jellyfish veranda & outdoor shower I spent 5 nights at this funky, shabby chic, boutique hotel for a friend’s destination wedding this past week. Suffice it to say that this is not your typical all-inclusive Caribbean resort. If you want fine white sand and blue beaches this is not for you. If you rather not […]
Treasure Beach – Jamaica
This past week, I had the good fortune to travel to Jamaica for a dear friend’s wedding. The ceremony was held at Jake’s Hotel in Treasure Beach on the southern coast of the island. I flew into Montego Bay on the northern coast. A ride-share had been arranged and I paid $30USD for the approximately […]
A lover of mangoes. A woman - smart, without pretense, lefthanded, Afropolitan - navigating this thing called life. An unapologetic believer in social justice and karma. Choosing to radiate positive energy and be true to myself. Here, my musings.