Heading to East Jamaica - June 2008
In late June I am headed back to the Port Morant area in Jamaica. I will be working with the group Isaiah Six Eight from Birmingham, AL.
Port Morant is located on the eastern tip of Jamaica. This area would be considered poor by US standards. Homes are small and made of concrete and wood. Air conditioning is non-existent and re-bar replaces glass for windows. The town is small and walking is the primary form of transportation.
Getting to Port Morant requires a drive east along Jamaican road A4 from Kingston. A4 hugs the coastline as you bounce through towns like Yallahs and White Horses. To your right scenic views of the Caribbean crashing against the coast come in and out of view while the misty Blue Mountains rise above forest on your left.
The bumpy taxi ride from Kingston to Port Morant is about 60 miles but can take nearly two hours because of the road conditions.
For several years Isaiah Six Eight has worked around Port Morant working in local schools, churches, orphanages and even rebuilding homes.
During June and July Isaiah Six Eight will host several mission teams who will hold bible school, help with construction projects and install a computer lab.
Resources
Images from Jamaica 2007
www.isaiahsixeight.org
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