anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: December 2010
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Monday, December 27, 2010. The Second Ant was a Liar! A sample of Gupta family conversations:. 3 ants were walking in a line. The first ant said "there are 2 ants behind me." The second ant said "there are 2 ants behind me too." How can this be? They were walking in a circle! No In a line. Pay attention. There were 4 ants. No There were 3. Pay attention. Anita and Amith, 10 minutes later:. We give up. tell us the answer! The second ant was a liar! They are so cute.
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: March 2011
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2011_03_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Thursday, March 31, 2011. The Camera Loves Us. Some highlights from our rather low-key week:. As promised, some amazing photos from Ashley, Adrian, and my day trip around Kingston. If we had a band, this would be our album cover. Strawberry Hill, overlooking Kingston. With our new friend. We were obsessed with this little statue. Wine at the Mountain Top! Adrian is King of the World. Edward Seaga reading from his book. Best fish in all of Jamaica. And was greeted ...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: November 2010
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Monday, November 29, 2010. I'm Thankful for Jerk Chicken, Vybz Kartel, and Endless Sunshine! I spent the last 10 days back home in California for the week of Thanksgiving. It was the refreshing and revitalizing break that was quite needed! The week can be summarized as: good people, good food, and (not so) good weather. It was great to see all my family and friends, though the days seemed to fly by! I did, however, miss Jamaica incredibly! Guava juice. YUM. Luckil...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: October 2010
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Sunday, October 31, 2010. Anita, You Must Turn Adversity into Adventure.". But overall, I thought it was definitely well-done and an interesting portrayal of how the politically-connected rivalries began and played out. Thursday I was feeling particularly homesick. it was Game 2 of the World Series in which MY HOMETOWN SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS are playing! The place was packed with Jamaicans (not tourists! And 1 of the 7 TVs had the game on! The place had a "pirate" o...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: La mano arriba, Cintura sola: Mi viaje a la Republica Dominicana!
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2011/07/la-mano-arriba-cintura-sola-mi-viaje-la.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Tuesday, July 26, 2011. La mano arriba, Cintura sola: Mi viaje a la Republica Dominicana! First stop on my summer trip through the Caribbean was. the Dominican Republic (June 23-30)! I was super excited to visit Hispaniola for the first time, and see my Fulbrighter friends - Hank, Anna, and Gerald! Day 1 - Santo Domingo, the Capital and largest city in the DR. The Colonial Zone, by the waterfront. It houses many old ruins, including the oldest church in the Americ...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: May 2011
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2011_05_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Thursday, May 26, 2011. As I sit here, I cannot even start to imagine what my day-to-day life will be like when no longer living in Kingston, Jamaica. No more buying coconuts or lychees or bag juice on the street? Taking the minibus or route taxi to work for J$80? Dancing or playing dominos until 5am on any given day of the week? Beach or hiking trips whenever desired? I'm not sure how to end this blog, but I suppose I can start with a few lists. 7 The weather....
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: January 2011
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Monday, January 31, 2011. One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right". What a busy week! Luckily. busy week of awesomeness :). I cannot even imagine that happening! Clearly, it had a devastating impact on small businesses / investment and increased the overall amount of indebtedness in Jamaica. Jamaica is still in the process of recovering from this. Tuesday, Erica and I ventured over to the Jamaican Cancer Society. Afterwards, our usual "Tuesday g...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: August 2010
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Tuesday, August 31, 2010. It feels like I've been here more than a month! I don't have anything particularly specific to share, but here are a few observations / conversations over the past few days. My taxi driver Monday morning was full of opinions. He (like me) believes that Jamaica has the potential to truly develop - smart folks, different businesses, etc. However, he sees the key to Jamaica's prosperity being 1) pure water and 2) Usain Bolt. As many cabs as ...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: September 2010
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Wednesday, September 29, 2010. The Wrath of Tropical Depression #16. 16 (may or may not have finally been given the name 'Nicole' since it is en route to the U.S.) is upon us. The last 3 days have been filled with rain, lightening, and thunder. I personally have never been in a storm this bad! Let's discuss - why is it terrible when it starts to downpour in Jamaica? Why is Anita reacting as such? Drainage. What a concept! Does not exist here. Let's hope that the s...
anitajamaica.blogspot.com
Jammin' in Jamaica!: July 2011
http://anitajamaica.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html
My Time in Jamaica on a Fulbright Grant. Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Like I love you, JA-A-A. Sure, it had only been 7ish weeks since I left Jamaica. but it felt like forever! Day 14 - Kingston. I did, however, stay with my friend Krista - the best and most hospitable host ever! Day 15 - Kingston. I spent the afternoon with my coworker Natalie and her beautiful daughter Ashley :) It was so nice to catch up after so many weeks! Days 16-20 - Negril. The four of us girls hit the road early Saturday to drive t...