The Woods Family took a tour. The Elliott Family, Mel and I checked things out when we debarked.
Debarking
Mitch found a tour van for us.
Our driver, Carlton
Our tour guide, Shirnette Cunningham who took us on a tour of the city.
Ready to go!
Sights of Montego Bay
Time to shop
Mel bought a Jamaican shirt
The clerk checking me out when I bought Jamaican coffee
Famous people such as Clintons and Oprah have stayed here.
Rose Hall Shopping Area
She poured different flavors of rum to sample.
The fellow who made Jett's hat from sugar cane reeds.
The elderly fellow could sing, dance and offer rides on his burro.
He even did the limbo!
For 30 years Johnny and June Cash had a home, Cinnamon Hill great house, in Jamaica. They sponsored a school for orphaned and abandoned children in Barrett Town. He wrote "The Ballard of Annie Palmer" inspired by the story of the "White Witch of Rose Hall". Proceeds from the sale of the song went to Barrett Town school they established.
Today, their daughter continues to fund the school, provide uniforms and transportation for children.
$100 Jamaican equals $1.
Rose Hall Great House
This house has quite the story! Built in 1770 by John Palmer and his wife, but eventually his grandnephew (also named John) became the resident, He married Annee, a beautiful but feisty English girl. Little did he know that his young wife possessed "black magic" powers that would eventually lead to his death as well as 2 other husbands and countless lovers. She was cursed by slaves and turned a magnificent plantation into a horrible atrocity. Countless slaves fell prey to her torture. She became known as "The White Witch of Rose Hall". There are those who claim to see Annee passing through the Great House.
Margaritaville
The nachos we ordered
Our tour guide ate lunch with us.
While waiting for our van, Mel visited with the local police officer.
Shops along the pier on the way to our ship
Our towel critter for today
The dining room was full of activity tonight!!
Jett got in the dance mode - he even did the "worm"!
"Grooving Grandpop"!!
McKaylea in the dancing mode as well!
Facts about Jamaica:
In 1961 Jamaica gained its Independence from England. They still use the English court system and they drive on the left side of the road.
The capital is Kingston and has one of the two major airports. Montego Bay has the second major
airport.
Howard Cooke Highway is the main road in Montego Bay.
14 parishes are in Jamaica.
$100 Jamaican is equivalent to our $1.
Gas cost over $6 a gallon.
Rum and tourism are the major industries in Jamaica.
Rum is made from sugar cane and most is grown at Appleton Estate Plantation.
The "King of Flame" tree found in Jamaica has large beautiful red, orange or yellow flowers.
Only wealthy residents have air-conditioning. Most locals have just fans.
Inner city is known as "squatters area".
"Yamam" means "yes" in Jamaican.
"No problem" is very commonly used and describes a small situation.
A liquor store is located in front of almost every church.
The locals will offer you "brownies". They have drugs in them.
Shots of liquor is called "Liquid Marijuana".
How very blessed we are to live in the United States! So much we take for granted!!
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