Trip Report - Portland 2017

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Later that day, I had Michael, one of my drivers, take me to Soldiers Camp restaurant. This place is very poplar, but not all drivers know how to get there. It's not on the main roadway, but tucked away in the neighborhood. Thankfully Michael did so we went with empty bellies to find out for ourselves if all the raving about this man’s food was on point.

Michael and his ice mobile


Soldier Camp

Mr. Everold Daley, owner & chef




Short story even shorter, the restaurant is closed on Mondays and of course that’s when we went. So no food. However I did have a pleasant visit with Mr. Daley. I plan to go back and try the snapper he spoke highly about. I guess you’re asking, why even post about the place if I didn’t get to eat??? It was a nice experience just going there, checking out the digs and meeting Mr. Daley.

After leaving Soldier Camp, our bellies demanded food. I let Michael select the place and without hesitation, he said KFC. This was my first time ever doing KFC in Jamaica and I gotta say the recipe is not only different from the US but tastier. I wanted more, but the line was ridiculously long and slow. Fast food is NOT fast food in Jamaica...lol

[Sam I Am]

After leaving Soldier Camp, our bellies demanded food. I let Michael select the place and without hesitation, he said KFC. This was my first time ever doing KFC in Jamaica and I gotta say the recipe is not only different from the US but tastier. I wanted more, but the line was ridiculously long and slow. Fast food is NOT fast food in Jamaica...lol

I have to admit that I refuse to make a trip to JA without a stop at KFC! I was introduced about 6 years ago and I am obsessed! "Meal Deal Spicy"

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I tell you, Vince. If the owners were home, I would beg them to let me walk the property and pretend for 5 minutes it's mine.

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I met this absolutely delightful young couple from Australia…

The greeting was “G’day, Miss Vi!” followed by “Melissa cooked this or Melissa cooked that…would you like a bite, ay?”

Melissa is vegan; Scott is not so she’s learned to be creative with the meals. She made a wonderful breadfruit cake with homemade icing. They worked & saved money for a year then quit their jobs to travel to different countries for 6 months. Not only was I surprised that Jamaica (first time) was on their itinerary but staying in Portland instead of one of the popular places really impressed me.

They fell in love with Portland. When I learned they had not gone to Reach Falls, I didn’t hesitate to invite them to join me. So one afternoon I called Devon and the four of us headed to the falls.



There was a threat of rain, but these two did NOT want to cancel so we pressed on.

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We soon arrive..

Reach Falls

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[johng]

Portland Waterfall (Up in the Blue Mountains)

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Nice shots, JohnG. I passed the second falls when returning from Moore Town.

Kritter, You must have some collection of interesting stories and amazing photos. Just talking about your work would captivate the attention of any lover of Jamaica.

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I went in for a nice relaxing wade. There were a lot of people out today, but I was never cramped for space. When Scott found out the lifeguard will take folks on a tour and through the caves, he was ready to go. He and Melissa invited others to join them. I was surprised when they all said yes. They left me alone…ahhhhh it was heavenly. Only sounds heard were the whispers of my sighs of contentment and the water falling over the rocks and rushing through the cove’s channel. I turn in one direction to feel the light spray of cool water on my face then spin around to let the sun dry my nose and cheeks.



Like a natural jacuzzi the water’s pressure invigorates the body.