Welcome to Part 2 of my Dry Land Tourist expedition to the beautiful Paradise Island in The Bahamas. Thursday, May 5th We decided to skip training & head to the Aquaventures Water Park at Atlantis but before our little adventure we had an informal lyme at Starbucks. This was my second trip to Starbucks (I went … Continue reading Paradise Found…My Week In The Bahamas (Part 2)
Tag: #Carnival
#ShannyVal: Carnival in Jamaica (Beach Jouvert)
I know Jamaica Carnival ended more than a month ago but I had so much work on my plate, I didn't have the time to really sit down & do my experience justice in a blog post. Finally, my work load has eased & I am able to share the joy that was my Carnival Week! Bacchanal … Continue reading #ShannyVal: Carnival in Jamaica (Beach Jouvert)
#ShannyVal: Carnival in Jamaica (Dusk, A.M.Bush & Road March)
Carnival Monday - DUSK Dusk is definitely a must for me . Last year I partiedd in the hills ar Dusk with some friends & it was so good I had to return! I don't know if it is the venue or the vibe of the event itself but Dusk has proven to be consistent based on what … Continue reading #ShannyVal: Carnival in Jamaica (Dusk, A.M.Bush & Road March)
Shanny’s Guide to Jouvert
I think I have mentioned before on the blog that I LOVE Jouvert! (here). I will always be the first person to recommend a proper Jouvert fete. My last Jouvert experience (here) inspired this all you may need guide to a phenomenal Jouvert experience ... 1.Wear a bathing suit (preferably an inexpensive one) under your … Continue reading Shanny’s Guide to Jouvert
Shanny-Val Diaries: I’m In Love With The Cocoa Jouvert
"Carnival is defined as an event where many people gather to celebrate something." Jamaica's Carnival season runs from January to April. My love affair with Carnival started when I was younger. I last played mas in Kiddies Carnival when I was in first form in 1997. At that time, there were two bands "Jamaica Carnival" … Continue reading Shanny-Val Diaries: I’m In Love With The Cocoa Jouvert
Shanny’s Weekend Musings: March 7-9, 2014
My weekends are usually filled with alot of adventures so I decided to blog about my musings. Here is a recap of my weekend trods: Friday: Bacchanal Opening night at Mas Camp. I am a socaphile...I ADMIT IT. I love the gyrating and wukking up my body, so it was a no brainer that last … Continue reading Shanny’s Weekend Musings: March 7-9, 2014