JAMROCKING IT OUT: There's No Place Like Home

Much like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, after the tornado of training and moving all throughout the island I have finally found my home in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, also known as the breadbasket of Jamaica! Although there is no yellow brick road, my new house is bright yellow so I think that counts. As in any new place there are new things to explore and the best things I have explored so far are all of the animals that live around me! In mi yaard alone there are so many animals: cats, a dog, turtles, goats, and two pigs! And not to mention the lovely cow that lives in the pasture behind my room always feels inclined to sit right behind my window and moo all night long. This area is also brimming with vegetation! I completely understand why they refer to St. Elizabeth as the breadbasket of Jamaica. On my walk to school alone I pass mango trees, almond trees, pear (avocado) trees, guava trees, various melon fields, and many more trees with fruits I have yet to be able to identify or taste. The school I teach at is about a twenty minute walk from my house which is just long enough to get me dripping with sweat by the time I reach school, but hey burning those calories am I right? My school is super into sports which has been the way I have been able to best integrate myself with my students and teachers. So far I have been able to attend a netball tournament and a football match both of which my students won! An additional plus about my site is its location. I have easy access to get to large cities where I can get my shopping done and I am also very close to Treasure Beach where I can get away to relax and enjoy some of the best pizza Jamaica has to offer at Jacks Sprat. So although I'm still new and have so much more to learn "There's no place like home!"