We visited Cinchona last week with 2 guests from the UK – Ian & Ann Holmes, Ian has been working in the Caribbean with Erricson & his wife Ann had flown out to join him for a couple of weeks. It was a beautiful Sunday with plenty of sunshine & clear views of Port Royal & the South Coast of Jamaica.

Credit must be given to the gardeners at Cinchona, Stamp, Albert & "Broke Up" for maintaining the gardens, sadly the house & outbuildings are in a poor state & the much anticipated restoration has still not commenced 6 months after a grant was given by the Jamaica Tourist Board. "Broke Up" gave us a tour of this exceptional garden in full bloom, orchids & lillies combining together to keep us company as we ate another perfect picnic lunch provided by Suzie. Ann Holmes wrote in our visitors book:- Fantastic location, very friendly "feel" – lovely food, we hope to return.