Jamaica Mon

I was finally able to take a much-needed beach vacation, this time to Jamaica! We stayed at the all inclusive resort Riu Montego Bay. We enjoyed every moment of the trip! The sun, beach, food, drinks, and entertainment.  The staff was incredibly friendly, and the entertainment scheduling and performances were fantastic! We even learned some Jamaican dance moves! The worst part of the trip was having to leave so soon.  

Rita Marley's

 Jamaican jerk chicken on the beach 

Local beer at the local craft market 

Must eat: Jerk chicken, curry goat, ackee and saltfish, solomon grundy, callaloo, rice and peas, bammy, dumplings, Jamaican patties

Must drink: Blue mountain coffee, Red Stripe beer, Appleton rum, Rum Cream

Must buy: Bob Marley items, Blue Mountain coffee, Jamaican dolls, wood carvings, oil paintings, calabash wooden bowls, and spices

Camping

Anya and I had a much needed beach and camping trip this weekend in preparation for my new schedule changes at work. I will be switching to mostly days (with still a few evenings) as well as getting trained in exotics surgery. I am hopeful that this will make my free time more productive, and give me a schedule that will allow me to attend classes and events on a more regular basis. Here's to see what the next few months hold!