Ocho Rios

As we approach Ocho Rios, Jamaica around 9:30 am, we can see the condo units build up along the hills just outside of the port.  While here in Jamaica we decided to not go on any shore excursions, mostly because neither of us wanted to do Dunn’s River Falls.  It’s not because we didn’t want to get wet, more we didn’t want to be in a long line going up the falls with every other person on an excursion.

As we approach the dock, we see the bow lines have just been picked up and in the process of being brought to the dock davits.

  

After leaving the ship, to walk around town, we passed several trees on our way to the main street.  There were a number of flowering trees and bushes in bloom while we were there.  Here is one of the flowers, an orchid.

In case I didn't know how far I was from anyplace, this sign post made sure I knew.  Although I'm heading back to Ft Lauderdale, I now know I am only 480 mile from Miami.  We haven't walked very far and I've already been asked if I want any smoke, if you know what I mean.

After the sign post I happened on more of the flowering bushes.  This one had a humming bird that I just happen to catch.  The bird was moving so fast it didn't get into focus.

Reggae Alley bar and grill, a place to be cool, mon!  Don't worry, be happy.

As usual in my blogs, if I can do it, I have a picture of the local lizards.  I just can't help myself.  We are in Jamaica and here is no exception.  Here is a lizard showing its colors.  

I finally saw another butterfly that sat long enough so I could take a picture.  The color of the butterfly was very dark.  

During our walk around town, we ventured through one of the bazaars.  This one was along the main street.  Many of the shops have the bright colored t-shirts, some with the Jamaica name and others with Bob Marley's picture.

We saw many carved birds and other sculptures.  Here are some of the carved colorful birds.

On our way back to the ship, we stopped next to one of the beaches.  It looks very inviting, palm tree, soft sand, blue waters and our ship in the background.    

Here's Carmen at that beach. 

Out this way just between us and the resort is where Dunn's River Falls runs into the Caribbean Sea.  This coastline and Dunn's River Falls is part of the location where the James Bond movie Dr. No was filmed.  

We are not in Ocho Rios for very long and by 3:30 pm we are back under way.  Our last look at Jamaica, where it is becoming cloudy and beginning to rain.

The view of the evening sky as we head away from north Jamaica.  Not as impressive as other sunsets on this trip, but still nice.  From here Cuba is to our north and not that far.  We will round the east end of Cuba tonight on our way back to Ft. Lauderdale.