Certain parts of the world are associated with present or historical use of one or more psychoactive drugs. Over the 12+ years I spent writing The Drug Users Bible I sought them out, eventually visiting 33 countries, and taking thousands of drug related photographs.
I have recently started to organize these properly, and following suggestions on this platform I will be posting a selection of them here. This post presents some of those I took on my visit to Nine Mile, Jamaica (limited to 20 due to platform constraints).
Please note that, when visiting any territory, should you choose to use any psychoactive substance it is vital that you conduct your own research with respect to legality and law enforcement. Don’t get banged up abroad. For the attention of law enforcement: none of this post constitutes a confession that I broke the law in any place or at any time.
NINE MILE, JAMAICA
Much of my trip to Jamaica revolved around a trip to Nine Mile to see Bob Marley’s home and mausoleum. It was an awesome experience.
The bus was quite smart, but it looks bigger on the outside than it seemed to be on the inside. It provided a sort of reverse Tardis experience. It has to be said that I wasn't entirely un-stoned at the start, as a member of staff at the hotel had furnished a little something on my first night.
The road up there was interesting but somewhat hair-raising in places, particularly on the way back, as we squeezed past traffic with a death defying drop on our left.
We stopped here on the way there (Dunn Falls). Apparently, they used to stop on the way back, but some of the tourists were so stoned they tended to fall down the cascade.
Getting close.
We have arrived! One love: yes, here we are at Nine Mile.
Bob’s place comes with views.
At the entrance slices of this were on offer: a sort of ultimate space cake. It looks almost irresistibly yummy.
Nine Mile is at quite a high altitude, and one young woman made the mistake of biting off more than she could chew. She collapsed on to this exhibit, shattering it. The guide simply exclaimed: “Oh F*ck”, and laughed. Some of the party managed to get her into a chair, before we continued on our way.
Luckily, I went for a pre-roll of sensimilla. It was indeed exquisite.
The tour proceeded as tours do.
It included a rather voyeuristic look at Bob’s bed in Bob’s bedroom.
Bob used to lie with his head on this stone, as demonstrated here by his friend (and our guide) Robert. Yes, like your typical Joe Public tourist I had to try it out for myself.
On the way back to the courtyard the band played some of Bob’s best known tunes. It turned out that Robert can also sing.
I wonder what this is, growing wild in the outer court.
I couldn’t have put it better myself.
Who the hell is this guy? For the avoidance of doubt, I was totally stoned by this point.
Exodus. Until next time...
Finally, for those inclined, this local brew was actually very nice. It was too nice in fact.
I shouldn’t end without stating that there is much more to do in Jamaica, including relaxing (and smoking) on the beaches. One love.
.
LAST & ABSOLUTELY NOT LEAST: STAY SAFE
Whatever the circumstances of your own travel do not suspend judgement, safety or the use of a harm reduction process. Please refer to The Drug Users Bible for further information. You can download a free copy of the PDF version from the BB Chemical Library: https://bbgate.com/resources/the-drug-users-bible.3477/
I have recently started to organize these properly, and following suggestions on this platform I will be posting a selection of them here. This post presents some of those I took on my visit to Nine Mile, Jamaica (limited to 20 due to platform constraints).
Please note that, when visiting any territory, should you choose to use any psychoactive substance it is vital that you conduct your own research with respect to legality and law enforcement. Don’t get banged up abroad. For the attention of law enforcement: none of this post constitutes a confession that I broke the law in any place or at any time.
NINE MILE, JAMAICA
Much of my trip to Jamaica revolved around a trip to Nine Mile to see Bob Marley’s home and mausoleum. It was an awesome experience.
The bus was quite smart, but it looks bigger on the outside than it seemed to be on the inside. It provided a sort of reverse Tardis experience. It has to be said that I wasn't entirely un-stoned at the start, as a member of staff at the hotel had furnished a little something on my first night.
The road up there was interesting but somewhat hair-raising in places, particularly on the way back, as we squeezed past traffic with a death defying drop on our left.
We stopped here on the way there (Dunn Falls). Apparently, they used to stop on the way back, but some of the tourists were so stoned they tended to fall down the cascade.
Getting close.
We have arrived! One love: yes, here we are at Nine Mile.
Bob’s place comes with views.
At the entrance slices of this were on offer: a sort of ultimate space cake. It looks almost irresistibly yummy.
Nine Mile is at quite a high altitude, and one young woman made the mistake of biting off more than she could chew. She collapsed on to this exhibit, shattering it. The guide simply exclaimed: “Oh F*ck”, and laughed. Some of the party managed to get her into a chair, before we continued on our way.
Luckily, I went for a pre-roll of sensimilla. It was indeed exquisite.
The tour proceeded as tours do.
It included a rather voyeuristic look at Bob’s bed in Bob’s bedroom.
Bob used to lie with his head on this stone, as demonstrated here by his friend (and our guide) Robert. Yes, like your typical Joe Public tourist I had to try it out for myself.
On the way back to the courtyard the band played some of Bob’s best known tunes. It turned out that Robert can also sing.
I wonder what this is, growing wild in the outer court.
I couldn’t have put it better myself.
Who the hell is this guy? For the avoidance of doubt, I was totally stoned by this point.
Exodus. Until next time...
Finally, for those inclined, this local brew was actually very nice. It was too nice in fact.
I shouldn’t end without stating that there is much more to do in Jamaica, including relaxing (and smoking) on the beaches. One love.
.
LAST & ABSOLUTELY NOT LEAST: STAY SAFE
Whatever the circumstances of your own travel do not suspend judgement, safety or the use of a harm reduction process. Please refer to The Drug Users Bible for further information. You can download a free copy of the PDF version from the BB Chemical Library: https://bbgate.com/resources/the-drug-users-bible.3477/
