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Meet the legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica
Here’s how the legacy of the Maroon people contributes to the island’s independent spirit.
ByAshante Infantry
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From her home nestled in the Blue and John Crow Mountains of eastern Jamaica, Ivelyn Harris can set her clock by nature.
“Listen good, you can hear them chirping,” she says, pausing on the phone. “The birds wake you up at five in the morning; they go back to sleep around 10; then at three, they wake up again.”
Birdwatchers, hikers, and campers are drawn here to the island’s only national park which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015. The serene setting belies its stormy past.