JAMAICA

Day 3: Today, our friend Rick drove us deep inside the heart of Mo’ Bay. Our first stop was at Samuel Sharpe Square, the town center that paid tribute to one of Jamaica’s national heroes. The freedom fighter, Samuel Sharpe, lead slave rebellions in the 1830’s, later to be recognized as a prominent figure in the foundation of Jamaican society. We continued driving down St. James St. – the saying goes that if you never drove down this street, then you were never truly in Montego Bay. Passing through, I could feel the pulse of the city. It was full of life and laughter; people going to and from work and enjoying the sweetness of their own metropolis.

We departed from the downtown area and were enroute to Falmouth. In a little over an hour, we arrived at the Luminous Lagoon. Before taking a night swim, we ate delicious beef patties from a local vendor. The Luminous Lagoon is not just the typical body of water. What makes this Lagoon standout from the rest is that it is filled with microscopic organisms that emit a phosphorescent light when agitated. We went swimming in the natural glow of these organisms and it was remarkable. Every movement was accounted for by this exquisite blue luminescence. It was the highlight of the day.

[My friend Rick has his own V.I.P tour service in and around Montego Bay. If you want a friendly, inviting, and safe experience, contact Rick. You will not be disappointed. By the end of the tour, he’ll feel like family. There’s no one else more fitting.]

Phone numbers: 876-389-7992 or 876-486-0143 / Email: rickrobbb@yahoo.com