Visit to Ohio Rios

Lizzie's and here husband Mahlon husband are building a house in the hills near Ochi Rios. I went for a visit and arrived in the night-time accompanied by the sound of crickets. I could see the beauty in the shades and I could hardly wait to wake up. I didn't need to worry about that because, as soon as dawn broke, the cock started making a very loud noise. I got up just in time to see the sun rise over the hills. The valley is as green as can be, with occasional dots of orange from the African Tulip tree. There are many familiar trees such as the Cherimoya, Papaya and Tropical Almond with it's big leaves, also Banana, Coconuts and Mandarins. But also the Aki, unique to the island, with many red fruits.

The house is unfinished and on top is a terrace so I got my computer and camera out, and did some work. After a while Mahlon came out with coconuts, the flesh soft and juicy, after which I got treated to a Cheramoya - yum!

The trip back along the coast was beautiful, going through many villages with many people dressed immaculately for church.

Today Yahimba is fun too as the sun is shining and tourists are around. The waves are emerald green and very inviting.

Lizzie's and Mahlon's house in Ochi	View over the valley

Mahlon preparing breakfast

Fresh coconut for breakfast	Aki - used in Aki and saltfish

The heart of a banana tree	The dishes!

Back at Yahima	Yahimba cottage I stayed in!

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