Say What?!?!

Patois is, in my opinion, a fun, unique, colorful language.  For those of you who don't know, English is the "official" language of Jamaica, but Patois is spoken very widely on the island...there are so many dialects and accents just within Patois...plus you add in the speed with which it is spoken, it can be very difficult to catch even a single word!  Well, for me, at least.  I am getting better at understanding written Patois, but spoken still makes me giggle because I am absolutely clueless.

My first day on my solo adventure, I was taken in a taxi by a friend to Mega Mart (more on that later), and I think my taxi ride was one of my most favorite parts of my trip.  Devon was a great driver compared to some stories I've heard (he even delivered me supper one night!), but it was still a trip (in the groovy sense of the word) and I just sat in the back seat and giggled the entire time.  If you're in Montego Bay and need a taxi, I highly recommend Devon and can hook you up - just drop me a line!

Here is a video clip I just had to take of Devon chatting it up ... I literally sat and giggled because I had no idea what the conversation was about.... Sorry about the weird angle - yes, I am aware that it starts out sideways! - I'm still getting used to my iphone video camera!! haha!!

Palm View Guest House

The majority of my stay in Montego Bay was at a lovely guesthouse only a couple of minutes from the airport.  The Palm View Guesthouse is owned by Doris Morgan, who lives right on property.  She has owned the house for around 20 years.  It is a grand house that has been separated into approximately 15 fully furnished suites - some with and some without kitchenette.
The grounds of the house are covered in gorgeous flowers and plants and a multitude of fruit trees - breadfruit, lime, banana, coconut, almond...and Corey, the grounds keeper, takes immaculate care of everything.
The house has security posted at the road and each suite is very secure...you are given a key ring upon check-in that resembles a jailers ring! haha!  If you make arrangements the evening before, Doris will make you an amazing home-cooked breakfast along with the fabulous Blue Mountain coffee that Jamaica is famous for.
You are a short 10 minute walk to the Hip Strip, but be warned, the hill that the house is on top of is crazy steep!! 
I put together a few photos of my suite that I stayed in the first night before being moved to a different room....enjoy!!!  Get in touch with me if you are interested in staying here!  jodi@somebeach.ca


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A Revival....

Travel is my passion and, coincidentally, my job, and it is on here that I am going to be sharing my photos, travel stories, and personal recollections, and a few tips I have picked up along the way....

I hope that you will enjoy what I will share with you.  I hope that it makes you laugh, dream, and even want to get me to plan your own amazing getaway.  You can always email me at jodi@somebeach.ca or follow me on Facebook at facebook.com/jodis.page .

Until then....