03-22-2023, 09:56 AM
Given the danger they face it's no wonder the threshold for bribing Guardsman Security has never been too steep. Most of their signs in the hills and streets overlooking Kingston are full of bullet holes.
A have a special fondness for a night watchman (since deceased) named Leslie Campbell. In my early days as a single traveler I didn't want to stray too far initially but was too excited being in Jamaica to go to sleep. So I'd sit with Leslie at Roots Bamboo and watch from the shadows as the waves rolled in, the moon rose, the traffic sped by, the drunks argued, etc. And we talked. I would try and quote his wisdoms but I'm sure that after the passage of time I wouldn't be able to do them justice.
Towards the end of my first visit he wrote down his name and address on the back cover of the book I was reading, "The Harder They Come." Leslie eventually retired and Frame entered my conciousness. Another helpful and caring soul. Thanks to them both for making my visits to Jamaica safer and more enjoyable.
A have a special fondness for a night watchman (since deceased) named Leslie Campbell. In my early days as a single traveler I didn't want to stray too far initially but was too excited being in Jamaica to go to sleep. So I'd sit with Leslie at Roots Bamboo and watch from the shadows as the waves rolled in, the moon rose, the traffic sped by, the drunks argued, etc. And we talked. I would try and quote his wisdoms but I'm sure that after the passage of time I wouldn't be able to do them justice.
Towards the end of my first visit he wrote down his name and address on the back cover of the book I was reading, "The Harder They Come." Leslie eventually retired and Frame entered my conciousness. Another helpful and caring soul. Thanks to them both for making my visits to Jamaica safer and more enjoyable.