The Missionaries of the Poor Mount Tabor Laity Retreat in the hills on the outskirts of Stony Hill is like heaven on earth. Those of you who want to be in touch with nature, be far away from the hustle and the bustle of city life, those who want to do a bit of reflection - yes this is heaven on earth - the place to be when you are in the middle of hell on earth.
The story of creating this retreat is a story of love and the desire to serve. The land for this retreat was given by Mr. Sam Mahfood. The place was mainly built by the priests and the brothers. This includes paving the road from the retreat to the Iron River village.
I went to a funeral and a repast and that is how I found myself high up in the mountains. I lost a Catholic friend recently, Robert Ramsay and the funeral service was held at Missionaries of The Poor Chapel on North Street in Kingston. Both Sandra and Robert Ramsay are devout Catholics. Sandra is known for her work with those who are incarcerated. After Robert's funeral, I journeyed from Kingston to Mount Tabor for the repast.
After descending the hills and traversing the winding roads until I reached Golden Spring. It was time to turn right and head to the hills to locate Mount Tabor. It was a journey of hell to reach this heaven. Others who are familiar with the road going up the hill tell me that going up there is really no problem.
Climbing this narrow and winding road up the mountain was an expedition. While going up the steep hill I kept looking to my right. One error and the car could be careening off the roadway and landing on the top of a house.
The lush green vegetation, the trees swaying in the cool wind and the smell of fresh unpolluted air made me forget about climate change and the scorching heat in Kingston. At one point I drove over an area of the road where the river crosses the road. I am very imaginative so I imagine coming back down the hill and there is a shower of rain. I imagine gushing waters and being stuck for hours. It came to pass a few hours after by Iron River - the rains came and the river took over the road. Mi a big fraid - di only time mi an water a friend is if it is safe to swim in or to have a bath.
I did not mind being stuck because I discovered a number of guava trees and I eat guavas to my heart's content.
I used my phone and took some pictures of the area so I invite you to click on the link below and watch this video.
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