Day 4: We took advantage of our last full day in Jamaica and headed out to the most western point of the island, Negril. We made a quick stop along the way at Fort Charlotte, in Lucea. This fort, now crumbling walls and rusted cannons, was built in the 18th century by the British as a defense during the Napoleonic Wars. A section of this fort currently forms part of the Ruseas High School that is located next to it.
Once in Negril, we went to the infamous yet equally exceptional seven-mile beach. It was incredibly peaceful and the ocean water was the warmest I’ve ever felt. You know you’re in Jamaica when you’re eating jerk chicken and having a Red Stripe right on one of the nicest beaches in the world.
To top off this day, we went to Rick’s Cafe. It’s an outside bar that is known for their cliff jumping. Of course I jumped! It was an exhilarating way to say ‘I’ll see you later’ to this spectacular island!
Day 5: My mom and I embarked back home and reflected on the amazing experiences we shared together and with our new friends we met along the way.
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