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Real Tourist Tips
Pay attention, Foreigners, Jamaican nationals, and space aliens,
if you have never seen Jamaica like a "A Real Jamaican Tourist"
here is a guide so you will not be unprepared.
- US dollars - U.S. currency opens doors like
no key could every do.
- No skimpy clothing - Okay I know you want that
tan but wait till you see the mosquitos. They are immune to repellants.
- Extra U.S. dollars - to pay the honest Jamaican
Officials who will take care of your speeding tickets etc.
- Expensive Sun Glasses - This is the mark of
a true tourist.
- Extra U.S. dollars - everyone is a movie star
so you may have to pay to take pictures with the natives.
- Bright colored floral shirts, shorts, straw
hat and sandals - Fit in with the natives who all wear this type
of attire.
- A print out of "Talk Jamaican"
- Sun tan lotion - Even though you are not wearing
skimpy clothes the heat may actually give you a decent tan.
- A big diplomat Smile - This will come in handy
when turning down the many natives who will try to sell you something.
A U.S. friend of mine bought a gold mine in the Limestone Mountains
of Jamaica.
- Patience - If you never had patience before
once you have experienced some of the services in Jamaica you
will definitely learn it.
- Ride a Jamaican Mini-bus - Forget about renting
a car. Feel the closeness of the people as you travel around the
Island in a sardine crammed mini-bus.
- Carry No Medication - Try the many herbs and
spices that will cure just about any sickness. These are the cures
that are regularly featured under fake names in reputable newspapers
that have names like Inquirer, Sun etc.
- Go to a Reggae Concert - Jamaican time, which
is 2 hours late, does not apply here. Super Jamaican time applies
to Reggae Concerts. Get there 6 hours late and you may be the
first to arrive. Please be aware that you may think you hear gun
shots after every performer. Actually I think you heard a firecracker.
A final note. When you leave Jamaica leave the habits you learned
there....go figure.
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