2008 Mar 13 Exotic Jamaica

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."" - John 14:6

Yah-Mon! Ocho Rios, Jamaica

JAMAICA ... Hey Mon!!! No Problem! Yep, we speak the native language already. The guides and people were super friendly and they made sure we learnt their lingo too! We visited the Dunn's River Falls at Ocho Rios and climbed it! Yes, ALL OF US! And you should see the shocking look on Ethan's face - the blood from his face sank to his feet and he grew pale when he realised we were climbing the falls. However, we are proud of him and Sonya for making it!

After that "harrowing" climb, I rewarded my family with great shopping at Soni's Plaza and the flea market. Got a necklace, many T-shirts/jerseys, dresses and, of course, Michele's favorite Blue Mountain Coffee. We got good bargains but it was the locals who stole our hearts. Jamaica was so much bigger than we've expected. With such beautiful people and scenery, we would love to come back anytme. Yah Mon!

May the Lord bless the people of the Caribbean, who have to constantly battle with the hurriances, and hence, poverty. But it's amazing how they always have a smile for you - such an inspiration to the enduring human spirit!