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About Sheryl Teach Stark

Hi my name is Sheryl. I am a Humanitarian, Blogger, and a gardener. I love all music, but reggae more so. I cannot tell you everything about me here, so follow me on facebook: http://facebook.com/sheryl.stark and on twitter @givingirl. One Love.

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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Nesta Robert Marley

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Bob Marley A Universal Consciousness Bob Marley put Jamaica on the world map with music…reggae music. His songs sang about freedom, love, peace, and suffering…things normal people can relate to. Born February 6th 1945 he became a singer/songwriter and wrote songs … Continue reading →

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18th Annual Nine Mile Music Festival

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

‘Out Of Many, One People’  Even though the name has changed over the years, the theme remains the same…celebrating the life and legacy of the King of Reggae Nesta Robert Marley OM. Each year his sons, Stephen, Damian, Julian, and … Continue reading →

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Flavors of the Festival

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

  Food, food, and more food at the 9 Mile Music Festival A mixture of Jamaican and Hispanic dishes swirled together to create a rainbow blast of tantalizing aromas. Love These! Jamaican Jerk Chicken  

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A Shopping Affair…

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

 Marketplace At 9 Mile Music Festival This is one of the reasons I love this festival, shopping! There were Rasta and Jamaican accessories, clothing, bags, and so much more! An array of colors; red, green, yellow, and black Jamaica Deaf … Continue reading →

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Tropics View Hotel

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Ok, let’s say you were on your way to Negril from Kingston, yu know yu already checked out Kingston and want a more laid back feeling. We all know that Manchester is a must…because this is the olde English Parish. Manchester is … Continue reading →

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