I bring you a few of my favourite photos I’ve taken around our lovely little island . I’m pleased to know that here are still amazing spots that take my breath away. Today we celebrate 51 years of independence and … Continue reading
Upon the invitation extended by Dr. Ivor Conolley of Falmouth Heritage Renewal in collaboration with the University of Virginia Field School in Historic Preservation & the Digital Archaeological Archives of Comparative Slavery (DAACS), I along with a few members of … Continue reading
Hampden estate is one of the oldest sugar plantations still in operation in Jamaica and claims over 3500 acres. It is renowned throughout Jamaica’s rum history for its full, intensely flavorful pot still rums and most recently the ‘Rum fire … Continue reading
…and now I present to you the Great House and a bit of its environs. THE PANORAMAS @Left is the Building featured in the previous post. To the right is a view of Bellevue Great House with its numerous dormer windows … Continue reading
…The ‘Great’ House, not the ‘Mad’ House! I refuse to make excuses for my absence, so I will get right to it. I’ve been privileged to visit a number of Great Houses recently and without knowing, I stumbled upon another! Also … Continue reading
Nothing could hide my excitement as we drove up to the house I’d been admiring for YEARS! When we drove into the Winefield property, mom looked at me and said ‘Toya, stop gawking … all that’s left for you to … Continue reading
Hope you enjoyed visiting Liberty Hill Great House and Geddes Great House with me! Next up is Annandale Great House, located outside the village of Epworth, near Ocho Rios. I was quite excited about this one since I was told that my grandfather once worked … Continue reading
