As any true Caribbean lover will attest to, there is just as much beauty off the beach as on. Sometimes the interior of the island will holds it greatest treasure in the form of the best restaurant, highest mountain peak, or most spectacular waterfall... staying true to this desire, we ventured off the beaten path in Jamaica too.
This area is known as "Faith's Pen". You'll find it on the road between Ocho Rios & Kingston. Stop and enjoy any or all of the local Jamaican favorites:
A treasure...
Then we had a few days in Kingston. This is Emancipation Park:
Back to food for a minute... Jamaica's favorite snack is the patty. You don't even have to travel to Jamaica for this tasty treat - I've seen them in the freezer section of most of our local grocery stores. However, if you do find yourself in Kingston, you MUST visit Devon House & indulge in a lobster patty from the Brick Oven. Simply the best...
Save a few hours for Devon House as there are many other charming local shops tucked into the old mansion...
Here are a few other scenes from in and around Kingston...
Love dark, stormy clouds:
Tuff Gong Studios - where it all went down with Mr. Bob Marley:
One of Jamaica's most treasured natural resources are its warm & friendly local people... priceless:
