we had a riot on the one we went on...we drove around for a bit, if to confuse us, it worked!......
we then got out and walked for what seemed like miles..its been many years since I "humped" in a jungle, all up hill, (both ways!)....in 95 degree heat 100% humidity,So it wasnt long before I was totally drenched in sweat and insects.We walked past many sitting outside in their "yards" and we just gave and received smiles for all.....we went across streams of mud and animal waste..meant to further confuse and deter any "lookers"... but when THAT SMELL hit me, I knew we had finally arrived, it was as if 100 skunks had "visited" the area!!
some of the plants were taller than I (I'm 6-4)..............and all ready to pick..another field was some distance away with all newer plants...
we were as part of the "deal" allowed to "pick one" to take back...we spent some time chatting with the "farmer"... he was a very educated man, and knew all about
the product, cross breeding and so on.........He liked my questions I guess, because as we left, he shook my hand and passed a "lump" to me.......Wow I have enjoyed it for over 50 yrs now,,,and what he passed me was right up there..it wasn't long before my wife was watchin me "walk around with the little animals" so to speak...lol
Although it is illegal, if you can try and take a "tour" ...it is fun, and a bonus...you will see Jamaica like you have never seen it...........