Trip Report July/August 2016

[sammyb]

Love the you tube video! Mom Mom Jamaica

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Just want to do a quick review on a couple of pictures in the slide show. PLEASE, stop for a minute or three to admire the mural that decorates a significant length of a wall as you head to immigration. The artwork is outstanding. My error for not getting the name of the artist.



I decided to stay overnight in Ocho Rios at a lovely guesthouse I spotted on TripAdvisor. I am soooo grateful for the Airbnb & TripAdvisor rental sites. I connected with the owner, Hugh, about a month prior to my reach so we got to be pretty close. He picked me up from the jerk centre, stopped at the market to buy coke for the rum then drove to his house. I didn’t realize he was about a 7 minute’s drive going up from the main road, but once I got to his place it was all good.



I met his wife, the sweet Miss Beth. She and I clicked immediately. After settling in, she poured me a strong, and badly needed, rum & coke while my first meal was being heated. The soup, prepared by Hugh, was delicious. Beth and I talked while I ate. Within the first hour of being there, I felt like I was home.