There’s something magical about Jamaica as I knew there would be — it captured my heart in a raw and restless way, the kind of way you feel when you first begin to travel and just want to camp out somewhere for six months and write a book while you watch the world go by. That’s just how it was – edgy but soft, rooted by wild, fun but serene, and most of all, mysterious but all inviting to do and be whatever worked for you at this point of time.
Since it is a country surrounded by water, I wanted to capture the ocean’s energy that absorbs this Caribbean gem. Have time to join me on a photo adventure?
We took a boat out to a remote beach where you couldn’t find a soul (or see one) for miles. Here, we ate fresh lobster and fish under a thatched hut which was torn down when we left.
Playful dolphins swimming around our boat….
On our way back to Jake’s Resort, where we hung our hat – see my write up on 6 serenity stays which includes Jake’s.
Above, girls “play” on the bridge at Tensing Pen, a boutique luxury resort that focuses on wellness, yoga and relaxation. (also noted in the 6 serenity stay article)
Below, a lone dog on a beach and an empty bottle of Red Stripe, the island’s most infamous beer. (taken by Mary Apesos)
The below shots were taken with my fisheye lens, a long walk on the beach before the rains coated us with water.
Relaxing on the tip of the boat – Joseph’s boat to be exact.
A view from the boat…..after the rains stopped and the skies cleared…
The view from my room at Jake’s — ahhh yes, bliss!
The docks at Jake’s.
After a yoga session (and a massage) at Jackie’s, another boutique resort that focuses on wellness and yoga.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
