Foto: The entrance of the Bob Marley museum (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
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 major role in popularizing reggae beyond Jamaica and was an important advocate for the Rastafari faith. Marley died in 1981. A tour of the Bob Marley Center takes you through his former home and shows the bedroom where he slept and wrote his music. It also showcases scenes from his youth, like fetching water from the nearby pool. The tour ends with a visit to the mausoleum. Photos are not allowed here. It’s a short but powerful tour—well worth it, especially for fans.
Cliff jumper at Ricks Cafe in Negril
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 ...
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 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 ...