Background: Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a drop off in tourism. Elections in 1980 saw the democratic socialists voted out of office. Political violence marred elections during the 1990s.
May 8th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Ocho Rios Yes to another adventure!
Today a group of us ventured to a spot in Jamaica known as "The Blue Hole". I went along with Ema (who until the start of this week was my roomie), Thahn (Ema's boyfriend ... 22 photos[full story]
April 24th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Dunn s River Falls I had a lovely day in Jamaica today. Jody and I went on a tour to Dunns River Falls. I'd been there before, about 5 years ago. when I went on a cruise as a passenger. It was my favourite thing we d ... 17 photos[full story]
March 13th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Ocho Rios Before Mom & Lee came to cruise with me, we’d emailed a bunch of times about things they were interested in doing in the ports. I was surprised (pleased, but surprised) when they said what they ... 12 photos[full story]
March 27th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay it is so weird to be leaving. for the last two days, i shopped for my fam and walked up and down the road through our community saying goodbye to people.
my heart is so tired. and so am i.
i didn't ... [full story]
March 19th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay neyo is standing on my lap as i write this...it's a copy of a myspace bulletin i posted a couple minutes ago...
matthew has the flu, that's wha ... [full story]
March 18th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay just to update everyone, matthew is getting better. looking a lot better, talking a lot, still really aware and making great eye contact...relying on his own hands to stare at a lot less [imagine abou ... [full story]
March 14th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay So, the Robin's Nest board decided at their recent meeting that it is now going to be mandatory for long term volunteers, like myself, to go through training before they come. This means I'm not goin ... [full story]
March 12th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay I know that's a really weird blog title, but my bathroom is infested with mosquitos, and I have become the queen of killing them and I was just so surprised when I saw mating mosquitos on the wall.
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March 8th 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay Well. I should post something about the Matthew situation...I will probably just copy and paste emails I've already written about him. I'm making falafel and hummus right now, but decided to post a li ... [full story]
February 22nd 2008Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay Hey all,
Jamaican lifestyle is very relaxing! sitting in the sun all day sipping on cocktails, the tempreture of the water here is hotter than the pool! Couple of days ago went to the Duns river fal ... [full story]
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