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 […]
King of Fruits
King of Fruits Heavenly Fruit Genus Magnifera National Fruit of Philippines, India, Pakistan, and KChieland National Tree of Bangladesh Symbol of love, fertility and wealth Antioxidant Energizer Revitalizer Aphrodiasiac Soothing, comforting, aromatherapist Only you make me lose control
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 […]
National Mango Day
It’s National Mango Day in Mali. Looks like I need to take a trip! The BBC has a picture gallery of the recent event. Their first picture, copied here, has me positively salivating!
In Mango Heaven
Today I had a mango. A real mango. A juicy succulent mango. The kind that transports you to a hot sunny day. I’m in mango heaven. I’ve eaten mangoes all winter but they’ve all been tasteless really, but this one, mmm mmm mmm! Now I want to go back to that Indian store and buy […]
Ode to Mango
You didn’t think you had heard the last about my love for mango, did you? Nope! Here is my ode to mango. As my last week in Ghana draws to a close I’m already beginning to become nostalgic. Nostalgic for the fresh coconut juice and coconut meat on a hot day. Nostalgic for the sweet […]
What is My Deal With Mangos?
I don’t remember when my mango obsession begun. Most of the wild mango in Ghana are the small yellow-skinned, “hairy” kind that are best enjoyed as so: roll mango on hard surface or in palms to soften, bite off the skin at the tip,suck the living daylights out of the mango – I mean […]
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.