Highlight of our third full day in Ocho Rios was a visit to one of the island’s most popular attractions, Dunn’s River Falls.
Many countries have falls and rapids, but not many have made a major tourist destination of the opportunity to climb up the falls itself. That means climbing on large, uneven, slippery rocks against a heavy flow of water rushing down in the opposite direction.
It is difficult, and definitely unwise and unsafe, for a climber to tackle the falls unaccompanied. So the process requires that climbers form a chain and negotiate the falls as a team.
Having said that, Cintra was the willing waterfall climber, while I chose to use the dry path up the mountain. I enjoyed the convenience of a solid, well-built staircase that followed the path of the falls.
That worked for me, especially since my recent knee surgery wouldn’t allow me to withstand the grueling demands of rock climbing up a waterfall.
Being on the dry path also meant I could record the adventure in photos and videos. Please visit this link for a YouTube video of the climb: https://youtu.be/ezaRSYUPYSI.
The weather was ideal for this outdoor excursion during our one-week stay in Ocho Rios. The warm temperatures and bright sunlight were ideal for the waterfall adventure and the ride on the catamaran by Jamaica Tours.
A catamaran ride on the island is more than transportation; it is a party. The vessel bounces not only with the pulsating movements of the waves, but the rhythm of Reggae, rock and disco music.
The day was too beautiful not to finish it off back at the hotel with a dip in the ocean and relaxing with friends on the beach chairs.
We enjoyed a wonderful steak dinner and relaxed in the hotel lobby listening to the evening’s entertainer singing favorite oldies songs.
Thanks for coming along on our holiday with us.
Moses and Cintra
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