Foto: Daredevils jump from the cliff into the sea (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Jamaica - For lunch, I walk a bit along the beach. At a small stand, they sell patties. I order a chicken patty and a cola. After lunch, I walk to Rick’s Café, located on a cliff about five kilometers away. It’s said to be one of the most beautifully located spots in the world. The café is famous for its cliff jumpers and stunning sunsets. At the roundabout, I turn right and walk through the actual village of Negril. Schoolchildren just out of class say hello. I pass shops and restaurants. Sometimes I have to be careful, as there’s no sidewalk and traffic shares the road. Suddenly, a large bus passes me—it’s Kelly, my driver from the past week. He honks loudly and waves. At exactly 5 PM, I arrive at Rick’s Café. I’m clearly not the only tourist here. Hundreds of visitors watch as people jump from the cliffs. I estimate the cliff is at least ten meters high. I admire the daredevils. While I order a beer, I enjoy the live reggae music. Meanwhile, the sun slowly sets on the horizon. A beautiful setting. As soon as the sun is fully down, Rick’s Café empties quickly. The main event is over. I leave too and take a taxi to the Rock House restaurant, a kilometer from Rick’s. On the seaside terrace, I enjoy a delicious jerk chicken—the house specialty.
The Blue Mountains
Jamaica - The alarm goes off. I quickly open the curtains. It’s a bright sunny day. In the mountains above Kingston, clouds are gathering. Will it stay dry in the mountains? Today I’m visiting the Blue Mountains. Yesterday there was still a flood flash warning ...
The Bob Marley Centre and Mausoleum
Jamaica - Tucked deep into the mountains of Jamaica lies the birthplace and final resting place of one of the greatest musicians of all time: Bob Marley. Robert Nesta (Bob) Marley was a Jamaican reggae artist. He is also known as The King of Reggae. He played a ...
The Pelican Bar
Jamaica - After lunch, I drive back to Black River. From there, I take a small fishing boat to the Pelican Bar—a bar built on stilts about 500 meters off the coast, out at sea. I sip my beer on the rickety-looking dock as the sea breeze blows through my hair. ...
The YS Waterfall
Jamaica - A little further ahead lie the YS Falls. At the entrance, I have to switch to a small vehicle. A tractor pulls a trailer with seats. The tractor takes me close to the waterfall. I quickly change into my swimwear and head toward the falls. The YS Falls ...