I am the daughter of an immigrant from this beautiful island. It’s been many years since I’ve laid eyes on this beautiful island. I remember the beautiful golden sands of Negril beach, walking around Montego Bay area and hearing the sounds of sweet reggae being played. I also remember the mountains, shacks and more deprived areas of the island also, the police corruption which I experienced myself as a tourist to the island.
I remember eating rich and delicious island foods such as plantains, ackee and salted fish, jerk chicken , callao and drinking plenty of carrot juice my mouth waters at the thought! Sipping the island’s local beer Red Stripe at silly o’clock in the day, in the blazing hot sun relaxing, people watching. I remember the mosquito bites also now that was painful as I had soooooooooooooo many.
I remember how I could walk out so far into the Caribbean sea from Negril’s beach, before the water would reach my hips it was so strange to me. I love this land, I love this island and I hope one day to go back and show my son this beautiful island.
National Anthem of Jamaica
- Eternal Father bless our land
- Guide us with Thy mighty hand
- Keep us free from evil powers
- Be our light through countless hours
- To our leaders, Great Defender,
- Grant true wisdom from above
- Justice, truth be ours forever
- Jamaica, land we love
- Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love.
- Teach us true respect for all
- Stir response to duty’s call
- Strengthen us the weak to cherish
- Give us vision lest we perish
- Knowledge send us, Heavenly Father,
- Grant true wisdom from above
- Justice, truth be ours forever
- Jamaica, land we love
- Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love.
It’s interesting I was born and raised in London, do I consider myself English – well with 33 years here yes I do, but I don’t ever forget my heritage and culture.If I was stuck on a deserted island what would I need with me.
- My 2 year old son
- A pen and note pad
- Bob Marley’s Greatest hits and a CD player, so my son and I could dance and sing to them, as we do most Sundays. Just like my mama did with me growing up.
Jamaica the carib island I love!
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Thank you very much, and thanks for reading and stopping.
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I was strolling the daily prompt post and came across your blog. What a great find and great personal post! My folks are not from an “island” but Guyana is close enough! 🙂
Cheers!
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