Jamaica, Land We Love

Jamaica,

Land We Love

When I first went to Jamaica, I was twenty-one years old. I had always wanted to go there on a vacation as a child, but never had the opportunity until I was in my adult years. My best friend and I arrived at the Norman Manley airport in Kingston and as soon as I walked out the airport, I felt different. For some reason, I felt calm and carefree as if all my worries were left back in Canada. My friend was born in Jamaica, so she knew her way around and the first place we went to was KFC. I thought it odd for her to be so adamant about going to KFC, but when we got our food I immediately saw what the big deal was all about. The KFC in Jamaica is 100 times better than the KFC in North America and I couldn’t get enough of it. We stayed at my aunty’s house in Waterhouse and had a blast.

We enjoyed lobster on Hellshire beach near Portmore and every place we went was a great experience. The people were a vibe, the parties were amazing and the food... WOW! The food tasted way better in Jamaica than it does at home. Even something as simple as bully beef and rice tasted better in Jamaica and I couldn’t put my finger on it as to why that was, but it was. We saw a few celebrities such as Bounty Killa, Monster Empire, Etana and we even saw Vybz Kartel drive past us in his SUV. Everything about Jamaica is a vibe and it is one of my favourite places to be... especially the beach. The water is warm and clear as day, the sun is therapeutic and the white sand between my toes was calming. The other times I went back to Jamaica, I stayed at my Grandfather’s house in Montego Bay and another time I stayed at the Riu resort in Negril for Dream Weekend. Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios is a mustsee and the climb was fun and Rick’s Café in Negril has the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen in my entire life. Jamaica is definitely a place where everyone should experience in their lifetime at least once and it is a trip that will never be forgotten.