By way of New York of course. We left New York in the afternoon and arrived in Las Vegas around 8 pm local time. It was like walking into an oven. We spent the night at Doubletree Airport Hotel. Their shuttle service was convenient (airport or MGM on the strip) but they dropped us off […]
Starry Night Over the Grand Canyon
When I was planning this trip to the Grand Canyon I did not know that my dates would coincide with a free star gazing party hosted by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. I’m so glad I opted for an overnight stay and so fortunate that I got to participate in this event. I love looking […]
Las Vegas Holidays
Ever since I went to Rome in 2008, my mother has been on my case for travelling solo without informing anyone until the last minute. She was particularly displeased when I went to Barbados this February and managed to have fun on my own. To top it off, my sisters and I are planning a […]
YS Falls – Jamaica
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 […]
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 […]
Final Thoughts of Barbados
I truly enjoyed my on the spur of the moment mini-holiday in Barbados. I had the opportunity to be adventurous but not too crazy. I felt safe at all times and met many nice friendly people. Like virtually all countries the island of Barbados is beautiful. Yes, I truly believe that each and every single […]
Oistins Fish Fry
The Oistins Fish Fry is one of those things that everyone tells you must be experienced. I don’t really care for fish but I figured an experience is an experience. Oistins is a fishing town in Christ Church Parish not too far from St. Lawrence Gap where I was staying. Friday nights, tourists and locals […]
Island Safari in Barbados
Detail of Edgecliff “rocks” The last planned excursion here in Barbados is a tour of the island. I booked with Island Safari as I had heard it to be a better experience than Adventureland. However, one of the drivers told me that the latter had recently been acquired by the former. Sugar mill I was […]
Parents at the beach
There is another group of people, albeit smaller, that I have been “sightseeing” in Barbados. The young couples at the beach, young in that the children are merely babies, toddlers, or preschoolers. Dad with his graying chest hair and the beginning of a gut over what used to be washboard abs; Mom with her stretch […]
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.