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.



 

 



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.

http://www.whitfieldhall.com/

Very old and majestic eucalyptus trees on

the property at Whitfield Hall.



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.

 

http://www.visitjamaica.com/blue-mountain-peak