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Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Its BANANAS!

Bananas are a native fruit of Jamaica, so naturally, they are served at most meals in Jamaica. I was in heaven...I love bananas!!!

At breakfast, they had broiled bananas. I have had friend bananas, green bananas, baked bananas, but never broiled. I have to admit, they looked a little nasty and just plain wierd. I gave them a try and breakfast, and I actually really liked them. It also helped that I added about a spoonful of peanut butter.

What do you think, broiled bananas...gross or good?!

Monday, July 10, 2006

So what do you think of Ocho Rios, Jamaica?

My opinion of Ochee? Great place for getting out and trying something new. There are various types of different excursions offered, so do not think you will be bored here. The different attractions really make Ochee fun. Within 15 minutes from most major hotels, you can swim with dolphins, feed and swim with stingrays, climb waterfalls, go river tubing, ride horses through the ocean, hand feed exotic parrots.....the list is endless.

My favorite excursion in Ocho Rios was the swimming with the stingrays. I was so hesitant to get in the water because I thought they would sting me if I held them wrong. But, they turned out to be really sweet fish. Craig (director and camera) had to remind me a few times it was time to and we needed to march on to the next exursion..I kinda wanted to stay!

My hideaway, the Enchanted Garden, was amazing. The hotel, also called the Enchanted Garden, closed in 1999, but you can sense the spirit and enthusiam the garden once had. Give yourself about 1 1/2 hours to take the full tour of the garden. It is a peaceful place where you can sit and listen to the waterfalls and smell the exotic flowers. The aviary was awesome for me because I love birds. I have a 24 year old cockatiel, so I'm comfortable with holding birds. I do not suggest the aviary if you will not be comfortable with several birds landing on you at one time!!

Any questions on any of my featured excursions?