In any location around the world the best places seem to be kept secret by locals and hidden from visitors. Being in Harmon's for as long as I have been you get the privilege of visiting some of these hidden treasures. One of the favorites is a river about 20 minutes away from the Harmony House. After being out on the work sites working under the hot sun all day, swimming in the river is like a slice of heaven. The water is crystal clear, ice cold, the only sound you hear is the jungle and the occasional outburst of laughter from up the river. Not to mention it comes with a tropical canopy keeping the sun at bay. It's also one of Junior's (my mento) favorite places to go. Since this isn't an all inclusive resort you have to deal with the occasional whiff of ganja or a naked Jamaican swimming by, but it's all part of the experience. There's really only two spots to swim, one down below with a few rocks to jump off of or if you walk up the river there's a spot to float around and a runoff that can be used as a cold Jacuzzi. It's also a great place to meet Jamaicans that never come by the Harmony House or even Harmons for the matter. With things winding down the memories from the river will be one of the many things I will take from here, I just wish I could take the river back with me too!
David
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