Jamaican Me Crazy!
Your first, and possibly only, contact with Jamaican “locals” may be in an all-inclusive resort on the sunny shores of this beautiful island. You may go home believing that the Jamaican people you dealt with are the happiest people on earth.…
Happiness or Misery?
I know that I usually pontificate on all things “Jamaica.” I usually just fill you in on my most recent thoughts on life here. You may be wondering where a post on happiness or misery fits in, right? Well, I’ve…
Jamaica, 4 Things I Never Expected
There are obviously many differences, culturally and otherwise, from country to country and Jamaica is no different. Encountering and striving to understand these divergent ways of life in Jamaica is part of the fascinating experience of travel, isn’t it? It…
Life on the Verandah
If kitchens are seen as the gathering spot in American homes, the verandah garners that title in Jamaica. It seems that it is THE place to meet and greet. A centerpiece in Jamaican culture, they aren’t hidden away on the…
Remodeling in Jamaica: 4 Helpful Hints
Who would’ve ever believed that something as simple as replacing a toilet or fixing a water valve could turn into a drawn out ordeal? Anybody trying to do it in Jamaica sure will! Remodeling in Jamaica is not for the…
Welcome to Jamaica
Life is funny. You meet someone “amazing” but after several months of “reality,” you realize they actually DO have some flaws. The same is true of many aspects of life, including the welcome change of starting over, if you decide to…
The Joy That Is Jamaica
Have you ever had that feeling of going someplace completely outside your normal realm yet finding you felt as if you’ve always been there?The very first time I set foot on the island of Jamaica, I felt like I had finally…