Hi, I'm your host - Virginia! An expat of Canadian origins, I am blessed to live atop one of the highest hills in the city of Montego Bay and enjoy amazing views of mountains, the city, sea, and especially sunsets! I identify as a hippie, a peacenik, and I'm also an experienced "herbalist"! I grew up in rural NB, Canada and originally moved to the island in 2002 after stereo-typically falling in love with a Rasta while on vacation. The romantic relationship did not endure but my love affair with Jamaica continues to grow! I am still enamored with the Rastafari culture as well, and have many Rasta friends and "links".
I am a work-from-home freelance communication specialist and dabble in everything from creating business documents to editing theatrical scripts. Mine is a humble life and for the most part I live among the locals like one of them. I moved into my current home late 2015 and am eager to share it - and the island - with culturally curious travelers from around the world!
As a host, my goal is to cater to my guests' individual needs, whether that means total privacy; becoming your new BFF; cooking for you; being your guide; helping you understand the local dialect (Patois/"Patwa") or sharing my knowledge of things to do, how to get there, where to find the best deals; etc! Just let me know what you want to learn/experience and I will due my best to help you succeed! I offer set tours, including "Intro to RouteTaxis/Downtown" (a must for budget conscious); & EcoTours: "Rural Hills Life!" and "MarketDay & More!" or can tailor one just for you.
I love people, food, music, art, entertainment, nature and especially all things multicultural. My life motto is to share every positive thought or action that comes to me - there is enough negativity in the world and I am determined to combat it by spreading the positive whenever I can!
And BTW, Bob Marley got it right when he sang about the "Natural Mystic" of Jamaica. Come, "feel it in the air"!
ONE LOVE!!!