Persons, Places and Things - Jamaica '09

[churchgirl]

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BOAL @ Roots re the Courts paint. I have a pic of Courts just for you Roots. Not back to work yet though. I'm in the hunting stage right now.

Stay with me Ms. M. Stay with me!!! lol.

[churchgirl]

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Said to be the hottest new club and lounge in Ochi



So I wanted to go to the beach but didn’t want the typical tourist stuff. My bro took me to a place just east of Dunn’s River where we had to venture down a little hill to get to. He says it’s the locals Dunn’s River. They’ve attempted to fence it off and capitalize on it but the locals weren’t having it. Each time they put up a fence they tear it down. It’s a beautiful little place. It’s the falls and beach in one. You take a nice swim and when you’re done you run over to the falls and wash off.







After spending a few hours at the unknown name falls my sis and I walked up the road. We stopped by Mystic Mountain’s entrance and contemplated if we wanted to go in. We opted not to. My heart is too easily shaken and the Zip line and Bobsled rides look as if they would have done a number on me. We walked further to Dunn’s Rivers entrance, without any intentions of going in. We chilled at the entrance for a little listening to the magnificent rush of the water, giggling and carrying on.

[annshan2]

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Hadiah

[churchgirl]

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I noticed a gate to what looks like a really well-kept park. I went up to the gate and the security person came out. I asked her if this was connected to Dunn’s River and she said no, it’s private property. The name of it is Rio Chico. I snapped a few shots and it was after coming back home that I did a search to see what this Rio Chico was about. Come to find out that it’s Butch Stewart’s private estate. More on Rio Chico here.







After being in the water for so long, I was beat, so I called my bro to pick us up.

[churchgirl]

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Hey Annshan; thanks for tagging along.

[Marilyn]

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OK that does it...I need to go to Ochii

[churchgirl]

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For sure you need to make a trip Ms. M. You'd have a ball.

More Ochi images

[churchgirl]

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One of my main goals in Ochi (other than spending time with my bro) was to see Coyaba Garden and Mahoe Falls. My brother took me to the back part where the falls run and then we went to the Garden. This place is simply beautiful.

[churchgirl]

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Inside the garden. These pics don’t do it justice at all.







Does anyone know the name of this flower?

[mountaingal]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hadiah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone know the name of this flower?


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seems to be a kind of calla lily. that red spadix is momentous.

[Vi]

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I haven't been to Ocho Rios in a lonnnnnnnng time. Seeing something like this MIGHT get me back there....MIGHT...lol. btw, gorgeous pic of you Ms. Hadiah.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hadiah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One of my main goals in Ochi (other than spending time with my bro) was to see Coyaba Garden and Mahoe Falls. My brother took me to the back part where the falls run and then we went to the Garden. This place is simply beautiful.




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[hannahcommunications]

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What a beautiful family! And those pictures of Ochi and DRF wonderful

I'm enjoying your trip!

[Diplomat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hadiah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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Mmmm...wasn't there a big controversy sorrounding this sculpture when it was completed?

Lovely pics

[churchgirl]

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Thanks MGee. I knew it was in the lily family but wasn't sure of the name.

Thanks much Vi and StAnnMuse!

ChurchDude, thanks for stopping by. I'm not aware of a controversy surrounding the sculpture. Let me know what you know.

[churchgirl]

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More of Coyaba Garden