I suspect by this time tomorrow, many lives will have been changed after Hurricane Dean ravages the tiny island of Jamaica. The news of the impending storm has been on my mind a lot lately because I recently shot a wedding there in Montego Bay. When I think of Jamaica, I am always reminded of the lyrics to the song "Jamaica Farewell" that singer Harry Bellafonte made his own. I post these images and the lyrics to remind us all of a happier time for Jamaica.
Down the bay where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Down the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
`Akey' rice, salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time of year
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls sway to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
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