Snapshots of Jamaica & Beyond Words

Friday, September 16, 2011


I’m on vacay, so haven’t been out and about, but I do have a few shots you might be interested in. Also, I’m Beyond Words – well not really. I’m over there today, talking about my decision to self-publish. I know, I know, two days in a row now, I’ve asked you to take another step, but bear with me.  Jeanne and I are waiting by the front door, welcome mat all laid out, for you to come in.
Imposing...it's a church, not yet painted.
A cactus island thingie close to where I live.

Look familiar? Backdrop for my cover.
Flower fix. You know how that goes.
If I don’t see you at Beyond Words, (mega hint) have a great weekend and meet me back here on Monday!


32 comments:

  1. ((SIGH)) THESE PHOTOS YOU POST MAKE ME MISS HOME - BUT I'M GLAD I GET TO SEE GLIMPSES ON YOUR BLOG :)

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AHEAD MY DEAR

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  2. Oh, yeah! Have a great weekend.

    Jin, glad I'm able to bring something of Jamaica to you. Hope things are going well for you.

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  3. I loved all the pictures! I wish I could travel, and maybe, you know...visit Jamaica. I love learning about other places. I'm headed over to Beyond Words :)

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  4. I'll get to beautiful Jamaica one day! It's cooling down here and the leaves are starting to fall off the trees. I'm jealous!

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  5. I love seeing your Jamaican photos! My sister's best friend went there on her Honeymoon. It's so gorgeous!

    Have fun on vacation!

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  6. Thanks, Michelle, I appreciate that.
    Have a great weekend and who knows what could happen in the future.

    Jeanne, it's still steamy hot here now, but will get just a bit cooler as the year winds down.

    Laura, thanks. I enjoy sharing the stuff that's off the beaten track.

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  7. For some reason, I think I need to go visit Beyond Words. I don't know why. Amazing. It just fluttered in out of the blue :)

    Happy Weekend!

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  8. Wonderful photos! I love being out and about with you.

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  9. Carole, talk about being heavy handed on the hints. Thanks.

    My pleasure, Talli.

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  10. Oh you got that damned twitter bird from the other website. I hate crap like that which floats around the screen pestering you.

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  11. Michael, your comment made me chuckle. I'm a sucker for cute thingies like that.

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  12. Lovely setting. Makes me want to go on vacation...again. :)

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  13. Lovely photos. I thought I recognized the hospital.

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  14. Laila, thanks!

    Clarissa, it does kind of look like the Kingston Public Hospital now that I think about it, but it isn't

    Good to know you're back, Holly. Thanks for dropping in.

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  15. I'd love to be on vacation right now...

    Going to stop by your other post now. :)

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  16. What a lovely interview on Jeanne's blog! Now I must ask ... if you live where those of us in the states want to go for a vacation, where are your wish places to travel to?

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  17. Thanks, Michelle. I'd love to visit Egypt to see the pyramids. The heat might get me, but I've always wanted to visit.

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  18. Me too, Sarah. Imposing is the word that comes to mind each time I look at it.

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  19. Hi J.L. I found your blog from Rachael Harrie's campaigner blog, and am now your newest follower, so:

    Nice to meet you!

    As to your post: I love Jamaica! You're writing short stories related to the island? That is so cool. I can't wait to hear more.

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  20. Matthew, nice to meet you too. Oh, yeah, these stories have the stuff you don't see on the nice, touristy posters.

    I still haven't gotten around to everybody in the groups I'm in for the campaign, but tomorrow's another day!

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  21. Love your snapshots of Jamaica. I now look forward to seeing these as it makes me want to visit a country so much like my own!

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  22. I'll head over to Beyond Words.

    Thanks for the pics. It's fun and interesting to see where you live. I think I'll post some pics from where I live too.

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  23. That a cool idea, DL. I'd certainly be interested.

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  24. Wow ~ I love these photos...I have never been to Jamaica!! That church is such an amazing work of art....it is intimidating but beautiful!! :>)

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  25. Love the photos, especially the cactus island.

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  26. Alice, that's exactly how I think about that building. Maybe when they put some paint on it, it will be even more beautiful.

    Misha, I always think it should be in some desert.

    Rosalind, thanks for dropping in.

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