The Lefse-Tortilla-Breadfruit Trail

Blank blog no more; I back from Jamaica, Mon.

Heino and I just returned from a one-week line-dancing cruise to the Western Carribean with European and US dancers. Heino liked the orderliness of Grand Cayman, while I much preferred the jungly jumble of Jamaica. It took me back to Belize thirty-five years ago when we were missionary/teachers--same type of climate, people, patois, and problems.

The excursion we chose took us by bus over a perilous, undulating mountain road. Peering over precipices dashed all prideful thoughts of my new presence on our revised website: http://erichsenbooks.com; three Facebook accounts, Twitter, Linkedin,goodreads, You Tube, and this blog.

Atop the Blue Mountains, we learned about bee-keeping, coffee growing and processing, and the fifty kinds of fruit grown there, including many varieties of pineapple. Trivia question: How many kinds are grown in Jamaica?

Here's a new drink recipe: The peels of two pineapples and a few chunks of raw ginger: Pour hot water over them. Steep overnight. Strain. Sweeten to taste with honey. (Add rum if inclined.) Chill. Among other benefits, pineapple is an anti-inflammatory.

And now, back to the business of writing....