Admin nuggethunting Posted October 13, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Hello All, Well the family finally got to break loose and enjoy a week in Jamaica. This was our first trip there, but have traveled to many spots within the Caribbean. If you have not visited Jamaica, it's worth it. The people are awesome and there are a lot of places to see. We visited some of the main attractions like Dunn's River Falls & Mystic Mountain. The Falls were awesome, they are around 900+ foot high and the water is nice and cool and many waterfalls to climb through and under. The Falls were running very strong, as there has been a lot of rain in Jamaica a week or so prior to our arrival. We spent a lot of time Snorkeling and exploring the beaches, but didn't do any detecting. I really enjoy the underwater life, as I could spend all day just floating around the coral reefs observing. I learned a bunch about the culture and what is going on in Jamaica. What was surprising is they just got their independence in 1962 from the British. Many locals stated that about 75% of the businesses are now owned by the Chinese. The locals expressed some frustration, but they again they said it's bringing in jobs. I wanted to visit the Coffee Factory, where the famous Blue Mountain coffee is grown. The Mountain is around 7000 foot above see level and this is where the coffee is grown. Jamaica has natural resources, primarily bauxite, and an ideal climate conducive to agriculture and also tourism. The discovery of bauxite in the 1940s and the subsequent establishment of the bauxite-alumina industry shifted Jamaica's economy from sugar and bananas. They also product a lot of Limestone. There are two huge ports where ships come in and have both of these products loaded up. No Gold found in Jamaica, but their Rum sure is good! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubstake1 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Jamaica good impression? of Americans? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPX Power Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Jamaican is also a famous product you forgot-how does that Marley song go ?Mike C... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted October 14, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Hey Guys, Grubstake - It was interesting to see this country. Really makes you appreciate what you have. The majority of Jamaicans are just getting by. Many try to get into the tourist industry due to tips, American money. GPX Power - Plenty of that stuff all over. You can buy it pretty much on any street corner. At the major family resorts I never seen or smelled it. Bob Marley is an Icon over there. I bought a few hand paintings of him from the locals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one4gold Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Glad you and the family had a Great time Rob ! You deserve it friend !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownNugget Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Thanks for the history Rob. Glad you blew off some steam with the family and got home safe! I knew gold was on your mind a bit while there. Good time to catch up on articles and maps and such, brownie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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