Seaside town

[Accompong]

I haven't had the pleasure of visiting Accompong although I have meant to many times now so I have no idea of the protocol involved or how one organizes a visit there.

johng,

I live in Accompong Town although I am currently working parttime in So. Florida until my return in August sometime. There is a Community Center where all visitors are required to check in and pay for a town tour. Almost any good taxi driver from Negril knows how to get you there. Of course, a driver from Accompong Town can take you as well. You can get a lot more general information at the Web Site I am helping to construct for the people of Accompong Town.
http://www.jamaicanmaroons.com

Peace and Guidance

[captaind]

Captaind,

What did you do when you worked at Appleton? I was there last April doing a story about Joy Spence the Master Distiller there. Very nice place!! I remember Maggotty used to be a main point on the rail line to Kingston before they started trucking products overland

In the late 60s and early 70s I ran a small (12,000 ton) island freighter for Wray and Nephew in conjunction with Grace Kennedy. You can still see these types today going along the coast of Jamaiaca.

Unfortunately, during the mid 70s due to Geo-political issues that effort was cancelled.

To the credit of the owners of W & N I was given a contract to haul cane from the outlying farms (Holland Bamboo, Maggoty etc)

I was at the estate 3 - 4 days a week in that time. In fact I spent the night of the 1980 elections in the home of the estate manager (Howard Tavares)

[johng]

jsteil,

Sounds like an awesome game plan. Lover's Leap isn't too far either, just saying.

[johng]

captaind,

Sounds interesting. I was in JA too during the 1980 Election and had taken the train from Kingston to MoBay. Due to equipment problems the train was delayed about three hours and we didn't arrive in MoBay until after dark. Remember the election violence at the time, My friend and I got a small room in downtown MoBay and listened throughout the night to gunfire on the streets. The next morning we got transport to Negril and found out that Michael Manley aws holding a rally at the roundabout after greeting some followers at the Negril Beach Club. It was the day before the election.My friend and I were the only two white people at the rally and took some great pics of MM despite being told numerous times no photos.

[yetta]

Thanks for the information. I've hired Kingsley (take care tours) to do YS Falls/Appleton and Seaford on a map looked like a possibility.

You made a good choice. Kingsley is great!! Enjoy your trip!

[Flipadelphia26]

Johng. You're the man with these pics. Incredible.

[johng]

Thanks man,

I just push the button, everything is laid out in front of me. I'm just the recorder of the images.

[kaycee]

Very nice pics johng...the kind I would use a watermark on.

[johng]

Hi Kaycee,

Thanks for your insight. The really good pictures I don't post for that reason, otherwise sharing the love to those who hopefully appreciate it. Several screenplays in the works. Lot's of experiences, stories, thoughts and vibes.

Cool Runnings,
John

[kaycee]

Hi Kaycee,

Thanks for your insight. The really good pictures I don't post for that reason, otherwise sharing the love to those who hopefully appreciate it. Several screenplays in the works. Lot's of experiences, stories, thoughts and vibes.

Cool Runnings,
John

No problem at all! Just didnt want them used and you not given credit. I can't wait to see more!