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Day 8: Thanks for the Memories, Jamaica! Friday, April 19, 2013 Our final day in Jamaica went quickly. Some of us spent the morning on the beach or by the pool, then made our way to the local craft market, which was quite an experience! The place was filled with all types of souvenirs, and the sellers were quite persistent in encouraging us to buy their goods. (We hope to share photos soon.) We filled our bags with t-shirts and local crafts to take home, then made our way to Juici Patties, "the McDonald's of Jamaica," where we enjoyed patties of all kinds - beef, chicken, veggie, and cheese. It was then time to make our way to the airport and wait for our flight home to JFK. Though exhausted from our week, we left the place changed by our experience and yearning to return to a place of such warmth, hospitality, and generosity of spirit!
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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 |
