Monthly Archives: April 2011

Blue Mountain Peak

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

What The Heck Did I Sign Up For!?!!! I’ve hiked mountains before, no problem I can hike Blue Mountain Peak. I even went as far as to tell one friend that I was fit enough for this expedition, when he … Continue reading →

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Flora of Blue Mountain Peak

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Heavenly Peak “The island’s average rainfall, which is much greater in the mountain areas facing the north and east, is 1,960 millimetres (77.2 in) per year. Where the higher elevations of the Blue Mountains catch the rain from the moisture-laden winds, … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Peak

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

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Blue Mountain Peak’s Rain Forest

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Descent into Paradise “On leaving the cleared mountaintop, the return trip reveals the botanical richness of the mountain. Together with the John Crow Mountains, this area is Jamaica’s last remaining rainforest where many rare and exotic plants can be found.” Reference: http://www.great-adventures.com/destinations/jamaica/bluemo.html … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Expectations   But what did I expect? When I tell a friend the truth When I once and for all Set a boundary Did I expect a hug Did I expect thank you Did I expect respect.   But what … Continue reading →

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