The Blue Lagoon

Today I was invited to join the Spanish guests, with Lizzie and Emily, to visit the Blue Lagoon.

The Blue Lagoon is a pool that is formed by several underwater streams running down from the mountain. The waterhole is around 86 meters deep and it is enclosed on three sides by green cliffs. It is also near some nice snorkelling spots.

The film 'Cocktail,' starring Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue, was filmed there.

We were picked up by a local taxi and while avoiding the many potholes and crazy drivers we arrived at our destination and were greeted by a dozen drivers all wanting to sell boat rides. Emily negotiated a good price and five minutes later we were taken to a beautiful, pristine beach to snorkel. The water was crystal clear. This was the first time in Jamaica and I was so curious. The fish here are unique. I need to buy a Caribbean fish guide to get to know them.

After a delightful time snorkelling. We were then treated to a boat ride and visited Devon Bay. At the end of the ride we sat on a little wooden platform by the blue lagoon itself. The colour of the blue hole is really deep turquoise and it is a very peaceful place to swim. It is made more unusual by the sensation of chilly water at the surface mixing with warm seawater below. The mineral spring was very refreshing.

Once upon a time the whole area must have belonged to a 5 star hotel as there was a broken helicopter landing platform, but also many stunning beautiful trees and shrubs.

Back at Yahimba I was greeted by the lovely family who brought their Housepet, a giant yellow boa constrictor. They have invited me to their house on Wednesday I am looking forward to it!

Snorkeling of the little island	Chrystal clear water

View of the Blue Lagoon

Amazing flowers	Emily modelling

The Blue Lagoon	Dito!

Close-up of a Yellow Boa Constrictor	Altea with her Yellow Boa Constrictor

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