Day 6 - Falmouth, Jamacia

What a wonderful day it was when we woke up.  The temp was in the mid 80’s and not a cloud in the sky.

As we have been to this harbor three times in the last four years, we have seen most of what is in the area.  The port was originally the first major port in Jamaica; however, it had fallen into disrepair until Royal Caribbean Cruise Line decided to make it a stop for their ship.  They an entire new port was built with all of the typical tourist shops. 

We boarded a bus that was going to Montego Bay and had the driver drop us off at Rose Hall, one of only 17 Great Halls (mansions) on the island out of 700 that were here in the 1800’s.

Originally, the owner of this plantation home owned 6,000 acres of land and was a very cruel slave owner.  The plantations “claim to fame” is that one of the owners killed 3 of her husbands until she herself was killed.  She is supposed to be still there haunting the house!!  We didn’t see her.

After the one our tour, the driver picked us up and took us back to the ship. 

We bought some Kahula and went into some of the shops.  Barb was lucky enough to find a scarf!!

Then we went back to the ship and ate lunch and changed into swimming suits to lie out on the deck.  The sun was so hot with virtually no breeze that we only stayed out an hour and then came in, cleaned up and took a nap.

After the nap, we snacked and went to the 7:00pm show before going to the casino.

After 6 winning sessions, Ed had a losing session; however, we are still up for the trip with probably 4 casino sessions left – everybody – wish us luck!!!

Tomorrow is Labadee, Haiti which is Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines private island so it will be a very relaxing day,

The Port

 

 

Rum Samples



Happy - of course!!

Going into Rose Hall with our guide

The port from our balcony