Saturday, September 12, 2015

Mountain Architecture in Jamaica

 
On a recent trip to Jamaica we took some strolls
in the mountains and observed the local architecture.
This complex is a residence cum restaurant cum guest house.
Excellent view from that dining pavilion.
 
 
Another top of the mountain house with a view of
Kingston, the capital.
 
 
Typical Jamaican fancy architecture with a shop
at the bottom and the residence above. Check out the
wall/fence above the shop.

 
 


Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Whitfield Hall


Whitfield Hall is a hostel located in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
on the way to Blue Mountain Peak. It is a working coffee farm
as well as a hostel where hikers can stop over. Most hikers
will get up in the early morning hours and arrive at
the summit at sunrise and if they are lucky (and the clouds are absent)
they will glimpse Cuba to the north.


Very old and majestic eucalyptus trees on
the property at Whitfield Hall.


Monday, September 7, 2015

Blue Mountain Peak

 
 
On a recent trip to the old country I spent a weekend with
a cousin at Salt Hill which has a great view of
Blue Mountain Peak. At 7,400 feet, it is the
highest elevation on the island. You will see many coffee
plants on the hike to the peak.
 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Nine Mile

Nine Mile restaurant in the Montford neighborhood of Asheville
is named after the birthplace of Bob Marley and the names
of the entrees reflect the island influence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOum9kcJO7o 
The food is tasty and Red Stripe beer is also available.
http://ninemileasheville.com/

Friday, January 2, 2015

Blue Sky, Columbia

An excellent mural by the artist Blue Sky in Columbia, SC.  The perspective is spot on and 
if not for the wood crate and the slight curb you would really be fooled.
For more info on the artist visit  http://www.blueskyart.com