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Caption: Get Free. j a m a i c a
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Ocho Rios, Jamaica is known as "Ochi" by the locals. Our love for this place began in 1992, when two brave adventurers (our silly parents) loaded up their four kids: 2 boys, 2 girls, all under the age of 10. That was our first real dose of authentic culture beyond our Oklahoma roots. Each time we revisit this home away from home, we leave with our hearts full of cultural appreciation and our bellies full of jerk chicken and Red Stripe.
-The Thomson Tribe
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Caption: Since children we've explored this island. Returning as adults, we reconnect with our playground.
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Caption: "A nation's culture resides in the heart and in the soul of its people" ghandi
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Caption: Siblings play an important role in the upbringing of children in Jamaican culture. We learned it's common for a big brother to walk his sister to and from school everyday.
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Caption: R u m P u n c h •2.5 cups pineapple juice
•2.5 cups orange juice
•1 cup 151 proof rum
•1/2 cup dark rum
•1/4 cup coconut-flavored rum
•1/4 cup fresh lime juice
•3 tablespoons grenadine
•1 orange slice
•1 lime slice
•1 lemon slice
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Caption: ON REPEAT.
"Jambole" by Eddy Kenzo
"Genesis" by Grimes
"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley
"Coffee" by Sylvan Esso
"Moon River" by Johnny Mercer
"Get Free" by Major Lazer
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Caption: "All my life been wadin' in water so deep now we got to swim." "Get Free" by Major Lazer
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Caption: Jungle-bookin it.
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Caption: > > > >
Avoid resorts and immerse yourself.
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Caption: Thank you, kindly. @ashfordthomson
@whoisblakely
@codythomson
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@territoryokc
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