Though I’ve only been in Jamaica for two days, I’ve learned quite a bit!
For instance, I have it on very good authority that Bamboo makes a very good fishing pole – so long as you don’t catch a fish over 3 pounds.
While we were out and about exploring with Chukka Adventures of Sandy Bay today, I rode a horse for the first time in 20 years…My group rode around the countryside, traversing dangerous rivers (okay, fine, it was a puddle), through quaint villages and along the shoreline, and then we rode our horses…
INTO THE OCEAN.
And then my horse pooped. IN THE OCEAN. And I had to continue to ride it.
Yes, you guessed it – in the ocean. Ew.
I had no idea that horses could swim!
I also learned that in all-inclusive resorts, like the Grand Palladium (where my group stayed), you can walk into a sports bar at 11 and order a piña colada. I’ve decided that from now on, whenever possible, I’m staying at all-inclusive resorts when I travel. I feel like a rock star with my VIP bracelet, and not having to carry anything around except for my room card and my iPhone? Priceless!
I also learned that a full jacuzzi bath tub + bath gel + turning the jets on = instant bubble bath! Although, I was later informed that this is a recipe for disaster…so I may or may not attempt that again!
Jamaica rocks.
* Thank you to the Jamaican Tourism Board and to MomDot.com for sponsoring this fabulous trip to Jamaica!
Kathleen says
October 7, 2011 at 10:44 pmAwesome! Sounds like you are having an amazing time. I am so jealous, but hope you continue to have the best time ever! We used to ride horses and let them swim every summer when I went to camp. It was a blast.
Marianna says
October 8, 2011 at 9:52 pmI am surprised about the bamboo pole, I thought bamboo was supposed to be super strong!
Kathy says
October 9, 2011 at 5:27 pmWow! It sounds like you are having an adventure!
Rachel - Following In My Shoes says
October 10, 2011 at 1:00 amI’m with Marianna — I thought bamboo was supposed to be strong too. And, I soooooo would have been off the horse if it started into the ocean!
Stefani says
October 10, 2011 at 1:46 pmI am so jealous! I often dream about what it is like on the beaches of Jamaica! One day…..
Nichol says
October 10, 2011 at 2:00 pmSounds like a great time. I’ve also heard that bath gel and jets can be disastrous. Ahh one day I’ll make it there.
Dee says
October 10, 2011 at 2:40 pmSounds like you are really enjoying yourself even with the horse incident (oops).
Penelope says
October 10, 2011 at 5:26 pmOmg, I wish I were you! Lucky gal!!!
Kasandria Reasoner says
October 10, 2011 at 6:18 pmI admit I’m a little bit jealous, but am sooo glad you got to go. Can’t wait for pics!
Kas
Tee says
October 10, 2011 at 11:10 pmI LOVE Jamaica. That’s where hubby proposed to me 13 years ago! I agree, all-inclusives are the way to go! I’ve always wanted to ride a through water on a horse SO JEALOUS! Minus the poop part.
Jenny says
October 11, 2011 at 2:21 pmAwww… I”m jealous! Even of the horse pooping in the ocean!
deb says
October 12, 2011 at 9:47 amSoak in some sun for me. Sounds like a great time, well, except for the horse pooping incident (shudder).