Sunday, October 26, 2008

Random Jamaica Shots

I have spent this weekend going through thousands of pictures on my PC and laptop... most my own, but also some from friends and clients. I came across a few I absolutely love from Jamaica...

This is Faith's Pen, a gastronomic refueling station on Mt. Diablo which can be found on the drive from
Ocho Rios to Kingston. The steel drums house the grills that cook the famous jerk chicken to perfection. You can find almost every kind of Jamaican speciality here... we enjoyed our chicken with fried breadfruit and fresh avocados. (Pears, as they are known on the island)


There are so many wonderfully mysterious gates on the island. This one, flanked by a tall stone wall, led us to believe there must be a fabulous house within its enclosure. There isn't one. Only the sea:
This is Lily, dancing her way across one of the many lawns we visit when we are in Jamaica. The lawn invites us for cartwheels, picnics, and stargazing. It sparkles with early morning dew and yet remains a cool respite even when the sun blazes above: