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Day 1: Welcome to Jamaica, Mon. Irie! Monday, March 4, 2013 After a sleepless night of travel from Bethlehem (Moravian folk) and Collegeville (Ursinus folk) to JFK in New York, we finally boarded our 6 a.m. flight to Montego Bay (MoBay), arriving around 10 a.m. Though cloudy with some rain, the warmth of the Jamaican weather and people was welcome after the frigid temperatures up north.
On our trek, we brought along 23 suitcases of supplies, in addition to our personal luggage. From paint rollers and brushes to toiletries to clothing to crayons and school supplies, these items will be used for service projects here and remain behind when we leave.
We enjoyed our first meal on the island at the world famous Pork Pit. Christian Rice tells us that this establishment is listed in 1000 Places to See Before You Die. (Here's a link to find out more. Unfortunately, our wireless is too slow to load the page! http://1000places.com/#caribbean) The food was, indeed, to die for, from jerk pork to jerk chicken to sausage and all the local fixins. Our vegetarian friends enjoyed local cuisine from a place down the street, joining us around the grills for a filling lunch.
Finally, we relaxed on the beach for a few hours (some of us sans sunscreen - ouch!), before making the trek up into the mountains to Camp Hope.
Check back for more updates on our time here, along with reflections from members of the team!
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About the Adventure When: March 2-9, 2013 Where: Westmoreland, Jamaica What: 12 Moravian College students plus another 6 members of the college and seminary community will participate in a week of community service in some of the poorest areas in the western region of Jamaica. The work projects for the week include painting an orphanage, two elementary schools, and a youth camping facility. Schedule: Departure from the HUB at 1:00am on Saturday morning for a 6:00am flight on Caribbean Airlines from New York JFK International Airport. The first two days will provide opportunities to visit beaches, tour a typical tourist resort, and the option of worship on Sunday morning. Monday through Friday provides a routine for work projects in the mornings and early afternoons. Late afternoons include trips to the beach and other attractions, ending with evening reflection sessions. There will be campfires, climbing waterfalls, craft shopping at the market, and an abundance of Jamaican cuisine. Blog Archives |
