Shirley Retreat House Kingston

Jamaica was my very first missions trip. I went with Shayna and Chad for one week and we had an amazing and eye opening experience. The water was beautiful and we went to ocho rios and climbed the waterfal too-it was so beautiful! We also witnessed poverty and need in ways that we had never seen before. We were able to minister God's love to people but honestly I think we all took away much more from this experience than we could ever give!

... but they got to sit in the back. I got to sit front row as close to the middle i could get. The minister was really hard to understand but he talked about hellshire being damned b/c not enough people there believing in jesus. sooo 3 hours later when church ended i was ready to relax. Most of the voleenters didnt go to church and went to the beach. So all of us from the church went to go meet them and got there just as they were leaving. Also before ...

Owdedo everyone, evriting aight here having my first night with the host family. Its pretty exciting they have a beautiful house. Kids running everywhere, Trying to start learning patois but i feel pretty stupid every time i say ...

... classey hotel in the nice side of town (had a koi pond) we meet the acting ambassador and watched some jamaican singers do stuff, they sang some cool songs but i was really hoping they would sing the banana song from beetlejuice...they didnt. after that we had some training classes pretty much from 9 till 6:30 .  All the teachers are hillarious and incredibly nice.  The person in charge for security at the embassey came to talk to us he kept making jokes about all ...

... spectacular.  The best meal we had was the night they closed the entire beach off for Scott and I.  The waiter moved our table to the edge of the water and it was waiting for us when we got down to the seaside at sunset.  Each course was better than the one before and it was so peaceful.  Wyatt came down later and joined us for dessert.   All in all it was an amazing trip.  We've already decided to back sometime in the future and try a different resort next time so stay tuned!

... Andrew hills, St. Mary (using the A3) and hitting a right at Grey's Inn (thereby taking the A4) Lot's of nice scenery to make this a lovely scenic route and I suggest you have the camera out and ready should you decide to stop and take a shot. Suggested Pit Stops: Reasons: You have the time (you on vacation, right?!) Given early departure time it lengthens trip and ...

... 500 Popcorn, Soda and Raisinets - $335 Sunday Night Movie Showing in Post-Gustav Jamaica: Priceless It is inching towards 10PM in Jamaica. A choir of crickets has taken up residence outside of my window. Later tonight, they will undoubtedly be upstaged by the local dog pack. Typically, at around 3 in the morning, a canine gang from our 'hood finds great enjoyment out of teasing their gated-in friends across the way. ;) There have been a lot of "firsts ...

... on the coast. Love, Heather _______________________ STORM ADVISORY Advisory 000 Wtnt32 Knhc 281111 Tcpat2 Bulletin Tropical Storm Gustav Special Advisory Number 14 Nws Tpc/national Hurricane Center Miami Fl Al072008 730 Am Edt Thu Aug 28 2008 ...reconnaissance Plane Finds A Stronger Gustav... At 8 Am Edt...1200 Utc...the Government Of Jamaica Has Issued A Hurricane Warning For Jamaica. A Tropical Storm Warning Remains In Effect For The Cuban Province Of ...

... wait for clearance from Immigration. The "declaration" you sign on arrival at each port was not difficult but had much more content than for previous countries. The local agent arranged a car for us, setting the time as 15:00 at the gate - presumably because it was going to take a while. I didn't actually see him, myself, but I felt I should call him when we got clearance and wanted to set off well before 14:00; he then wanted ...

... that they purchased nearby. The littlest one walked me out to the backyard. From the top of the hill you can see many little one-room dwelling dotting the fields and many more snug up against the road. For many Jamaicans, living as they can, just to get along in sub-standard conditions without indoor plumbing and some without "current" (electricity). When you stop at one house, neighbors come up to inquire. There are plenty of forms to fill out, planning, hoping and of ...