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members before I headed to the airport to get Cookie, Johnny, Laura, Jan, and
Catherine. We made a brief stop in Port Royal Jamaica; Cookie was able to get a few
pictures after which we went to this lovely seafood restaurant where I can honestly say
everyone enjoyed their meals. Catherine was fascinated by bammi, a Jamaican flatbread
made from cassava.
On our first night I/we found out that there was no hot water in our hotel. Unfortunately, to
my surprise, this beautiful building, with its gorgeous flowers and ideal location was
affected by Covid in various not so great ways, being short of staff and with a lack of proper
management. We all endured and I was pleasantly surprised by the toughness and tenacity
of my church family. Then again, we were on a Mission Trip.

I will not begin to describe the journey to the house in the country; this special experience
is reserved for the troopers who lived it. But first, we went to the school to hand out
bookbags to all the students. What an experience, to see the faces of these kids, the joy on
the faces of Annette and her staff. Parents expressed gratitude, while some were anxious
that we would not have enough to reach their child. We had more than enough, so many
that Annette was able to share with the Kindergarten Principal.

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