Home Sweet Home…Jamaica!

January 26, 2016 Tommie Tomson

I’m thankful I’ve been lucky enough to have ridden a camel in the Egyptian desert; toured castles and palaces in Europe and China; gone on safari in South Africa, had drinks in the 7-star Burj Al Arab in Dubai; watched a football (soccer) match in Brazil and more. BUT none of those experiences trump the feeling I get when I go home. Every single time I go back, I find something new to appreciate about my little land of wood and water.

That’s because, to me, there’s no other place on earth where…

The food, like home-cooked salt fish fritters and a cup of bush tea or hot milo is as delicious and as filling.

Saltfish fritters masterfully prepared by one of the greatest home cooks in my family, my aunt. - See more at: http://mytravelstamps.com/2015/11/home-sweet-home-jamaica/#sthash.66DITqrV.dpuf — Saltfish fritters masterfully prepared by one of the greatest home cooks in my family, my aunt.

The road side stops with random vendor interactions are as entertaining. Or where the fruit stall purchases are as fresh and as satisfying.

Sell me a coconut water and a whole pineapple, please - See more at: http://mytravelstamps.com/2015/11/home-sweet-home-jamaica/#sthash.66DITqrV.dpuf — Sell me a coconut water and a whole pineapple, please

The natural landscapes are so lush and breathtaking.

One of the many waterfalls at Shaw Park Gardens in Ocho Rios. St. Ann - See more at: http://mytravelstamps.com/2015/11/home-sweet-home-jamaica/#sthash.66DITqrV.dpuf — One of the many waterfalls at Shaw Park Gardens in Ocho Rios. St. Ann

The wildlife is as colorful.

Friendly birds in the aviary at Turtle River Falls and Gardens in Ocho Rios, St. Ann

The history of the country is as relatable and as poignant

The view from Seville Great House in St. Anns Bay — The view from Seville Great House in St. Ann’s Bay

The early morning ocean sprays and the warm water are as refreshing and enticing.

Early Morning beach stroll at Jewels Dunn’s River Resort and Spa - See more at: http://mytravelstamps.com/2015/11/home-sweet-home-jamaica/#sthash.66DITqrV.dpuf — Early Morning beach stroll at Jewels Dunn’s River Resort and Spa

And for all those reasons and more, I am proud to call that place HOME

The colors of the Jamaican flag symbolize the story of my people. Burdens and hardships there may be, but we have hope and the sun still shines. - See more at: http://mytravelstamps.com/2015/11/home-sweet-home-jamaica/#sthash.66DITqrV.dpuf — The colors of the Jamaican flag symbolize the story of my people. Burdens and hardships there may be, but we have hope and the sun still shines.

Yes parri, JAMAICA nice yuh know!

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