When I think of Negril, inevitably my mind conjures up images of long walks along the famous Seven-Mile beach, glorious sunsets, pulsating beats of reggae music, the excitement of diving from the cliffs of the renown Rick’s Café (in spectator mode of course) , excellent seafood from the likes of Pushcart and Cosmos Restaurants, just to name a few.
But, as with the rest of Jamaica,
this little resort town boasts its own fascinating history along with its historical
monuments. A featured structure is the Negril
Point Lighthouse, built in 1894 and situated at the extreme end of the island. I have always viewed it from the distance of
cliff-side hotels but never “up close and personal”.
So, I have now added this lighthouse to my bucket list. If my aging legs will allow, I want to climb to the top and get the panoramic 360 degree of picturesque Negril and the glorious sunset from its lofty height. Perhaps in preparation, I should start using that dreaded stair-climber at the gym!
For more fascinating information on this historical landmark, click the link below:
http://www.jnht.com/site_negril_point_lighthouse.php