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Written by Maureen Wright-Evans

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Its mango time in Jamaica.

Can you imagine a treat so sweet that you do not care that its juices are running down your chin? This is the joy that mango brings to me and you must have guessed? I went to mango bush and found some of the most delicious mangoes

I own and operate a guest house by the name of Smokey Manor. Since I love adventure I always try to do something different and unique with my guests. I invited them to come with me to hunt mangoes.

At the peek of dawn we all left to hike around the community and then get the mangoes. I could feel the excitement as we started out.

Many of the young Americans in the group had no idea of what going to mango bush meant so they kept asking ‘what is a mango bush’- I just kept smiling and anticipating the joy on their faces when they reached

Then it happened! As we approached the rows of mango trees, I heard them gasped!

and howled screams of delight. Oh! Oh! my my!!!

They had never seen so many mangos! And then they rushed towards the dozens and dozens of mangoes. We had a feast…

Now they understood what I meant when I told them that many Jamaicans leave ordinary eating habits to dine frequently on the fruit during the summer and if they are lucky enough to have mango trees in their yard, they will never go hungry.

My favourite mango is East Indian and I would like to hear about yours. Do you love mangoes? Tell me what kind you love best.

Maureen Wright-Evans is the CEO of Jamaica Adventure Secrets - a company that specializes in packages designed to expereince the hidden adventures and culture. Find out how YOU can have the ultimate travel expeeince to Jamaica. www.jamaicaadventuresecrets.com

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