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Beach Dreaming and a Giveaway

Marcia Mayne — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:56 +0000

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. – Jacques Cousteau I love the beach. I love the sea, I love looking at it, being near it, and being in it. I love the sounds of the waves, whether they’re lapping gently or crashing to the shore. The [...]

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Ahhh….Ras Natango: When Life Gives You Rocks

Marcia Mayne — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:19:33 +0000

“When life gives you rocks,” Ahhh…Ras Natango Garden and Gallery‘s Tamika Williams said, “you make a rock garden.” That’s exactly what Tamika and her husband Ian Williams did with the half acre property they bought 25 years ago. Now, it’s a beautiful garden and gallery, an prominent eco-tourism spot in the small community of Camrose, near Montego [...]

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Ahhh…Ras Natango Garden and Gallery, an Eco-Tourism Destination

Marcia Mayne — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:15:44 +0000

When Ahhh….Ras Natango Garden and Gallery’s Ian Williams, aka Ras Natango, first saw the property that would eventually bear his name, he was looking for a place where he and his wife, Tamika, transplants from Kingston, could put down roots and raise their young son. After a bit of negotiating, he bought it on spot, [...]

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A Walking Tour of Falmouth Jamaica, Part II

Marcia Mayne — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:05:07 +0000

The quiet charm of Falmouth Jamaica lies in its commercial buildings as well as its residences. Modest or grand, they offer a glimpse into a bygone period, a time when sugar was king. In first part of the tour, we looked at some of Falmouth’s commercial buildings. For the second part, we’ll view some of [...]

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A Walking Tour of Falmouth Jamaica, Part I

Marcia Mayne — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:52:25 +0000

Falmouth Jamaica is one of the best towns on the island to do a walking tour. It’s compact, well laid out (on a grid), and pedestrian-friendly – no cars are allowed in the center of town. Most importantly, the Georgian buildings for which Falmouth is well-known are almost all storyboarded and within a few minutes [...]

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A Jamaican Georgian Inspired Building

Marcia Mayne — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:17:14 +0000

This building has captured my interest for about a year. At first, I thought it was a restored Georgian because it’s near Half Way Tree in Kingston where a few other Georgian buildings, like the St. Andrew Parish Courthouse, the St. Andrew Parish Church and the Oakton House are located. I consulted friends and family in Kingston, heritage and [...]

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Last Lobster Meal Before Close Season

Marcia Mayne — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:31:19 +0000

Lobster lovers, take note: if you visit Jamaica between today and June 30th, there will not be an ounce of lobster on any menu anywhere on the island. The close season started officially on April 1st and coincides with the peak breeding period. If you’re lucky enough to arrive before April 21st, you might be [...]

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The Jamaican Cherry

Marcia Mayne — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:19:22 +0000

The Jamaican Cherry has red, sometimes yellow skin, is yellow inside and has two to three small oval seeds. It is slightly sweet, slightly tart and juicy, and is used to make juices, or washed and eaten just picked from the tree. The cherries are low in carbohydrates and are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A [...]

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It’s Mango Season in Jamaica

Marcia Mayne — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:07:44 +0000

Jamaicans have a passion for mango and during mango season, everyone gets to indulge, sometimes eating enough of the fruit to replace a meal. Mangoes are so loved here, there’s even a folk song, called appropriately, Mango Time, that celebrates the delicious fruit, and up to a few years ago, there was a mango festival [...]

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5 Places I’ve Never Been (and Why I Want to Go)

Marcia Mayne — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:50:41 +0000

Like most people who love to travel, I have a list of places I’ve never been. And I add to the list each time I read or hear about another place that fascinates me. Most of the places I’ve never been are historic. This surprises me because I was never interested in history. Some are [...]

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