Jamaican Me Crazy
In a recent trip to Montego Bay Jamaica, we stayed at a beautiful villa, Endless Summer. An unexpected treat in mid June with my family from Indiana. These family members of mine needed some fun in the sun and just relaxing by a pool. Rum drinks flowing and the weather was fabulous. However, after relaxing by the pool a couple of days, it was time to stretch the legs and see what else there was to do in Jamaica. Here are some of the highlights:
1.) Half-Moon Resort: This unique Resort has hosted and entertained many a celebrity and influential people. The Cedar Bar looks like a page out of past. Just a few yards from the shoreline, this bar can serve up some delicious cocktails to watch the sunset. Also, the beach and water activities were included with villa rental. My husband and I took advantage of the kayaks and were able to paddle out to obtain a breathtaking view of the lush coastline. The Half-Moon also had a plethora of well-kept tennis courts. We enjoyed a few sets of tennis, and after we were through, we grabbed ourselves a mango from the mango tree next to the courts for a little post-tennis nutrition. http://halfmoon.rockresorts.com/discover/tennis-squash-
2.) May Field Falls: This
is an out of the way falls but well worth the trip. We took an
extremely long (not in distance, just slow and treacherous) bus ride.
Winding roads, pot holes and interesting terrain. I was beginning to
think that we were never going to get there. But after picking up an
interesting Rastafarian woman to guide us to our destination, my husband
saw a tiny sign taped to a tree… May Fields Falls this way!! Yay~ thank
goodness cause this whole excursion was Jamaican me Crazy!!!! To
my surprise we were greeted by the most lovely ladies who provide us a
fabulous lunch. Yummy curry chicken, red beans and Red Stripe, of
course. Next we were introduced to the most fun, silly guides that were
going to tour us throughout the falls. We had so much fun. We were
the only people there. It was late in the day, due to our
indecisiveness and the crazy bus ride, so we were the last group to
traverse the falls. But that just made it all the more perfect.
Diving, jumping, swimming throughout the falls as our guides snapped
pictures of us. So much fun.
3.) Scotchy's: What a wonderful Jamaican treat. Authentic Jamaican jerk food cooked over pimento tree wood. The atmosphere was fun and lively watching the soccer from the bar with some of the locals. Enjoyed another red stripe light with some jerk chicken and pork with rice and peas. Yum Yum. Scotchy's is named after the scotch bonnet pepper it uses in its awesome bbq sauce. Scotchy's was definitely a crowd favorite with our group.
4.) Rose Hall: Ghost Tour: The Candle Light Rose Hall Ghost Tour....Super fun, and not too cheesy. I was genuinely scared a couple of time in a haunted house sort of way. I love beautiful old arcitecture and history, It is always fun when you get to mix the two together. The ghost tour provided an informative history of the plantation and Jamaica. The white witch was quite an interesting plantation mistress, who had no problem eliminating her spouses one right after the next.
5.) Don't hold your breathe trying to find some delicious chardonnay in Montego Bay. It won't happen. The grocery stores have a very limited selection. You'll have to settle for some rum punch or Red Stripe. I did decide to switch to the Red Stripe Light for a more refreshing change.
