~Roadtrippin' Jamaica Day 4 of 4
Going to sleep we could see the twinkle of all the city lights of Kingston way down there from our 3,000 foot perch at in the Blue Mountains - a 28-mile long mountain range in north eastern Jamaica. Waking up to the smell of the botanical gardens and everything tropical we had an unobstructed view over the tree tops of Kingston in the far distance from our cabin perched on the side of a the mountain cliff. Seasonal mountain mists create a climate for lush plant growth.
A walk-about this secluded property presented more stunning views in all directions. We found ourselves literally perched on the plateau of the mountain. Looking out from the rear of the property we could see sections of the long winding road we had successfully made our way up on the night before. This section was in fact a valley below us yet still at an elevation of maybe 2,000 or so feet. Spectacular! I think the pictures say it all.
Nestled at the north eastern edge of the property overlooking that valley was an open air yoga dojo. Wow!
A scrumptious breakfast with all manner of freshly picked local fruit and off to the pool. Not just any pool. With panoramic views this 60-ft kidney-shaped pool features an infinity edge overlooking Kingston and its harbor far below. A stone-wall waterfall cascades below the infinity edge. No chlorine smell and the water is constantly flowing.
After a morning sojourn at Strawberry Hill we made our way back down the mountain at lunch time. We had about a 5 hour drive ahead of us back to Negril. We had decided it was time to get home to rest up for tomorrow's New Years eve celebration on the beachesd of Jamaica. We would leave Port Royal and its pirate history for another day.
The mountains bade us farewell as we left the Kingston area. We had one stop in mind for the drive home - 100 Pot!
And its just that. About 100 pots on open air wood fires all simering with something amazing from goat to chicken to fish and one of my fav's - peanut porridge! You want to arrive hungry at this place.
There is much more to see along the stretch between Kingston and Negril, however, we have explored much of that on previous trips - and will come back again another day. Pelican Bar out on the reefs is one that comes to mind. We're ready to go home to Negril now.