Holding, Half-Way-Tree & Hampers

Michael Holding

Michael Holding: is one of the best cricketers Jamaica has produced, and has the distinction of being one of the best fast bowlers in Test Cricket. Holding was at the height of his career during the 70’s and 80’s, when he played for Jamaica, the West Indies, Canterbury, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Tasmania. He was also a member of the International Cricket Council until his resignation over a change in a match result, with which he disagreed. 

Currently, he is part of the Sky Sports cricket commentary team. Holding has always been frank and outspoken, hence his popularity as a commentator.

Snapshots of Jamaica & Book Covers

Today, our trip will be kinda pedestrian, in that we’re visiting buses and bus stops. And I do have something extra waaaay below on which I need your opinion. Fasten your seatbelts and let’s shove off!

The behemoth in the background is the split-level Transport Centre in Half-Way-Tree.

Snapshots of Kingston, Jamaica

Sharing more scenes from Kingston & St. Andrew. Enjoy your visit to the other side of Jamaica and have a great weekend!

St. William Grant Park - Downtown, Kingston

Coronation Market - Downtown, Kingston. Most Jamaicans say 'Curry-Nation Market'. Yep, taking illegal verbal shortcuts is a national pastime.

 Market hazards - See the guy on the right with the shopping cart?  It's possible to get a foot run over by one of these (or a hand cart) if you're not careful. Nimbleness is necessary for market trips.  In case you're wondering, a handcart is a 4 wheeled contraption that kinda looks like a raft with a steering wheel attached. I'll capture an image on my next market visit. 

Abandoned Courthouse in Half-Way-Tree.

It took an entire week for the other set to come in (see last week's picture), but the young vamp is now fang-complete. I could show you what he looks like after a 'bloody' meal, but then I'd have to stake him for wasting good Ketchup.

Snapshots of Kingston, Jamaica

As of now I'll be showcasing snippets of Jamaican life for my Friday post. Most of my novels are set in Jamaica, so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of what I encounter each day. I'm sure you'll see scenes here that you're not likely to see anywhere else in the world. Guaranteed! Watch this space and have fun with me on the streets of Kingston or wherever else I might roam.

Why park on the street when you can deprive the pedestrians of the sidewalk?