Finally, our destination...the island of Jamaica!!
...The hilly terrain of the island from the ship as we made our way in to dock...
The dock's courtyard, and Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville
The shopping, the scenes, the ship & a view of our cabin through the palms, the excursion to the sugar cane plantation, the slaves' birthing house (he had 1200 slaves), a Jamaican orange [I believe it was called ugly orange (ugli fruit)...not sure]
The plantation (1700s), the river that runs through the land...
The main house, thatch roof...where we had lunch, the landscaping, rafters.
...the kitchen, the counting house [two views], and back aboard...leaving Jamaica behind!!
This concludes my cruise record of photos. From Galveston to Jamaica, West Indies. Now, soon, back to 'normal blogging'.
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America lost a first lady April 17, 2018
“...you are a human being first and those human connections — with spouses, with children, with friends — are the most important investments you will ever make.”
And who knows? Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow in my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president’s spouse …
… and I wish him well."
~ Barbara Bush 1990
PART I
PART II
PART III
PART IV
PART V
PART VI
PART VII
PART VIII
...The hilly terrain of the island from the ship as we made our way in to dock...
The dock's courtyard, and Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville
The shopping, the scenes, the ship & a view of our cabin through the palms, the excursion to the sugar cane plantation, the slaves' birthing house (he had 1200 slaves), a Jamaican orange [I believe it was called ugly orange (ugli fruit)...not sure]
The plantation (1700s), the river that runs through the land...
The main house, thatch roof...where we had lunch, the landscaping, rafters.
...the kitchen, the counting house [two views], and back aboard...leaving Jamaica behind!!
This concludes my cruise record of photos. From Galveston to Jamaica, West Indies. Now, soon, back to 'normal blogging'.
____
America lost a first lady April 17, 2018
“...you are a human being first and those human connections — with spouses, with children, with friends — are the most important investments you will ever make.”
And who knows? Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow in my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president’s spouse …
… and I wish him well."
~ Barbara Bush 1990
PART I
PART II
PART III
PART IV
PART V
PART VI
PART VII
PART VIII
What an awesome trip and it was a pleasure to tag along even if it was just from my computer chair.
ReplyDeleteHappy you came along Ann.
DeleteHello, wonderful images of Jamaica. I must add this to my list of places to visit.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!
It's a nice place to visit
DeleteI love having been along on your cruise. That is one ugli orange, I must say. But two lovely ladies were a good counterpoint. And that quote from Barbara Bush is so perfect! Thank you, Anni! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour comment is sweet D J
DeleteIf they are the oranges I am familiar with, there are no sweeter oranges in the world... Shucks, the trip has ended!! Thanks for the ride..
ReplyDeleteGlad you came along Ms. B
DeleteI didn't miss any of the parts of your trip and had a wonderful time seeing through your eyes all of the scenery and activities you and your sister enjoyed. Where are we off to next time?
ReplyDeleteAround the world!! (just kidding!)
DeleteWoweeee, Jamaica is really beautiful, I think I'll take up the Bean when he said, I'm taking dad to India and you to Jamaica, I wonder if he still remembers saying that *grin*
ReplyDeleteRemind him!
Deletei went through the slide show and every single one of your photos is gorgeous, i can't even pick a favorite. special mention to the man on stilts. awesome. Jamaica is beautiful
ReplyDelete...and he was there the whole day! At least he was still there when Sharon & I came back hrs. later after our day's excursion.
DeleteBeautiful photos! Paradise! I think I'd enjoy this trip! Have a grand day!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you would Cathy!
DeleteBeautiful photos! I would love to visit there.
ReplyDeleteI liked Barbara Bush, she was a great first lady.
Indeed she was...spunky and yet down to earth.
DeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good week!
Thanks Lea
DeleteJamaica looks beautiful.Well,all except that 'ugly ' fruit.Yikes!
ReplyDeleteYikes, indeed!
DeleteYes we lost a classy lady. Enjoy your self.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Amen...classy she was!
DeleteLove that Barbara Bush quote :) One day I will get to Jamaica, it looks fabulous and always reminds me of my Grandfather's joke... I can't remember the start but it ended with 'Jamaica?' 'No she went of her accord!'
ReplyDeleteWren x
I can't find a comment form for your blog that isn't Google plus! sorry.
DeleteJamaica is so pretty! The slave thing was terrible. The fruit was strange looking. Glad you got to have a good trip
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty...and the weather was perfect.
DeleteLovely shots of Jamaica!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fi
DeleteWe were in Jamaica about 100 years ago -- actually 36, I just counted back -- yikes!!!! Really loved it. Even before that my brother and SIL were in the Peace Corps stationed in the mountains there. OUr experience was somewhat different ;>)
ReplyDeleteWe did love it ... was our first trip out of the US/Mexico/Canada.
PS: I was able to fix your comment glitch on mine ... sorry for the trouble, Typepad gets weird sometimes. They've been doing updates and maybe that was part of the problem. Hope all is OK in future; I appreciate your visits very much and of course hosting from your other blog.
Thanks Sallie!
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