This... is Jamaica
When I heard there was a cave in Westmoreland worthy of a visit, I seriously wondered. After all, I've been in caves before... so WTF?
Well, TF is... slaves.
Back when slavery was practiced in Jamaica, the Jamaicans would watch for the "masters" to come looking for them, and when approached, would run to the caves, where they'd not only hide, but travel to other villages on the other side of the cave complex. Smart, right? The caves were not discovered until the 1960's!
Lloyd, the tour guide, will fill you in on all of the cave's history- and usher you to 2 adjoining pools of healing waters found deep within the cave. There's even an alcove where you can lean back against a rock opening, smoothed away by the rushing waters of time, and get a wonderful neck and shoulder massage. The water is the perfect temperature, year round, and feels absolutely amazing.
Outside, witness the Roaring Rapids, where pure water gushes from a series of bottomless blue holes. Take time to breathe the absolutely pure air surrounding this magical region, and appreciate the spotless, rich countryside, dotted with farms and the happiest looking livestock anywhere.
I didn't think this would be a "wow" adventure- but it was. And, I'd do it again. Just next time, I'll take a a nicer camera, and some clothes for the locals, who always need them. There's no Walmart nearby, and town is a bit of a drive away. So, take some clothes, grab a camera, and tell Lloyd I said hello.
This add-on touched my soul, and I will never forget it.