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Day 7: Goodbye, Whitehouse! Friday, April 19, 2013 Today we bid a fond farewell to Camp Hope. It was hard to say goodbye to this amazing place, and the amazing people who offered such wonderful hospitality to us, including Nellie (pictured below) and Polly, who fed our stomachs and spirits with their amazing presence. We then made our way back to Montego Bay.
On the way, we stopped at Seaford Town, a German settlement where German heritage, including Caucasian features, might still be noted in the population. We toured the old settlement and learned more about the history of the area. More information about Seaford Town may be found here: Seaford Town    
We then enjoyed an amazing lunch overlooking the mountainous landscape, comprised of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, and meats prepared for us through the generosity of our host, Mrs. Rita Hilton. Rita, a native of Kenya, moved to Jamaica and worked as school teacher for a time, before establishing her own import/export business. We were graced with traditional Jamaica music during this time of fellowship, including some Bob Marley tunes.
  
After lunch, we continued on to Montego Bay, where we settled into our hotel and relaxed a bit before getting dressed for a lovely dinner on the beach. This was certainly a welcome way to spend our last night in Jamaica! 
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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 |
