Thank you TiCtOc, Jeannieb, Blandy1 and Jitterbug.
I appreciate the good words of encouragement. I feel a little daunted by the prospects of walking on mountainsides but, at the same time, continue to feel I am ready to give it a try! My spirit is soaring today as Marshall called last night to tell me he has constructed some concrete steps from the road up to the house. A treacherous trek on a bauxite/clay hillside after even a light rain.
Jitterbug, you know how I truly respect how you flex. I have rarely met a fellow traveler over these years that can match your adventurous spirit and uncommon wisdom. You can bet that if we are near to one another; we will meet up again. Blandy1.. our paths may cross as well on this trip.
I will be flying on Caribbean Air and I just can't believe what I am able to take without paying extra! Two checked bags up to 50# each, a carry on bag up to 22#, a laptop bag and a walker too! I love the walker part as I can use it to get supplies up to the house like my own personal donkey cart!After 60+ trips you can bet there won't be an inch of unused space or a half pound to go wasted!
I have some incredible travel plans in the works while on the island and plan to take digital pictures, digital movie shorts and otherwise document to share some of these hidden gems. I will also be going to schools around the island and distributing soccer balls with Don Brideau of "Bounce Across Jamaica". http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bounce...a/269592098856
If you have never experienced this I highly recommend you give it a try. Few experiences over the years have given me the pure joy that doing this great service to Jamaica's youth can bring! Here is a short clip for those not familiar with Bounce Across Jamaica!
Peace and Guidance
