Cruise Day Six - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Today we arrived in Ocho Rios, Jamaica around 8:00 AM.  Daniel and I had an excursion booked for 10:30 AM so while we waited for our excursion to start we walked around all the little shops that they have on the island.  Boy let me tell you how pushy these Jamaican’s were.  There is no concept of ‘looking around’ anything you picked up someone was by your side telling you how much it was and asking you how many you wanted. We got a couple things for the kids and then decided to get out of there.  We went into a coffee shop that brews Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee.  We didn’t taste any coffee but the little shop was pretty cool.  After shopping for a bit and killing some time it was time for our excursion.  Beach Horseback Riding.

We had a safari bus take us to Chukka Cove where the horses were at and where we would be riding.  The drive took us through Jamaica and boy was that moving.  To see how all the Jamaican’s live was breathtaking and even though they live in such poor conditions they are the most friendliest people we have met on this 10 day trip.  I’ve posted a couple pic’s below to show you how the buildings etc. were as we saw them driving to the Cove.

Once we reached Chukka Cove we took a quick briefing of the horses and then hopped right on and rode through some beautiful country side, through a couple cove’s and then ended up in a larger cove and got to unsaddle our horses and ride in the water.  That was the coolest thing I have ever done.  Even though I fell off my horse twice while riding in the water it was still awesome!  The water was so blue and so beautiful.  We rode for a good 2 ½ hours (including the time we spent in the water).  I’ve posted a few pic’s below of us riding the horses.

After we got back to the main port area we only had about 30 min. before everyone had to be back on the ship so we just decided to beat the last minute crowd and head back to the ship.  Jamaica was beautiful though (Even though we got a small little rain shower at the end of our horseback riding excursion).  I’ve posted a few more pic’s below to show how beautiful the island was.  Enjoy!

Well tomorrow is our last full day on the ship as we head back to Miami, FL.  Once we get back to Miami on Saturday morning then it’s off to the airport to get back home.  As much as I’ve enjoyed this vacation I’m ready to come back home and see the kids.  I’m starting to miss them SO MUCH!  So Myriah and Garrett if you’re reading this know that Mommy and Daddy miss you and we can’t wait to see you on Saturday.  Only two more days!  Love you bunches and hugs & kisses.  ♥  ♥  ♥

Love,
Daniel & Kim