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2009 In Review-Worlds Together Travel Newsletter
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2009 In Review
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By Sandra Simmons
I arrived in Duckenfield for a full month's stay with Denese and Michael and their extended family. They did so much to please and were so friendly and helpful in answering all the questions I had.
They have a Jamaican family house and their extended family was wonderful to me also. Sometimes I had double meals because everyone was trying to feed me their 'specialty'. Thirteen of us spent a full day together at Holland Beach and the Morant Point Lighthouse. They packed the lunch and set up places for the children to take naps, hung their clothing on the trees and baked freshly speared fish over an outdoor fire and let me sample 'sea beef'. Another day we went to Bath and lounged in the warm mineral water baths. Everyone did special things for me on my birthday. They accompanied me to Kingston to transact business regarding my permanent residency there. Their hospitality is top notch and they seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to how much privacy you need. The house is clean and they were able to adapt their speech to make it easy for me to understand. I plan to live in Jamaica so for me I have made new friends and I want to continue to touch base with them. I have an open invitation to come and visit them - free this time! Michael makes beautiful furniture and he has a piece in progress for me when I return. Calling all NewsShare your travel related news, favorite web connections, trip reports, online photos and movies. Just drop us a line so it can be included in the next newsletter! "Encouraging Understanding through Sustainable Travel" Dianne & Dave Birney Worlds Together Travel Network http://worldstogethertravel.com
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The stereotype of Negril, Jamaica, is all inclusive resorts. But Negril has a vibrant local community and Positive Vibration Guesthouse is at the heart of it. Elvis and Laura can be your guides. They run their guesthouse, sponsor community events (like bingo, my favorite!) and a girls club. They are Blue Mountain coffee roasters and can provide you with the best. They also give tours such as Reggae tour, Mayfield Falls with a walk up the river, Peter Tosh memorial and more.
Consider "going local" on your next journey to Negril.
Jah Priest has Trod on to the AncestorsJah Priest lived on the road to Reach Falls in Jamaica. He passed away this year and his grandchild wrote a most beautiful tribute.
A Different Kind of Journey
By Dianne Birney
This year I traveled a different kind of journey, one common to all people in all nations. We were privileged to be able to immerse ourselves in the care and presence of my mother as she lived the last months of her life.
While Mom was still able to communicate, my brother and sister came home, daughter Alice came home from Tonga-we had a proper family gathering! What a blessing! Mom died June 26th peacefully, at home as was her wish.
 In Tonga, when someone loses a first degree relative (parent, child or spouse) they must wear black for 1 full year. I am metaphorically wearing black by wearing Mom's "old lady" bulky sweatshirts with butterflies, birds and kitties on them. It feels good to be close to her.
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