Short but sweet adventure to Saint Toolies in Clarendon
“Give praises. One day you may find your oasis. Rise up to the challenge you're faced with.Be hopeful and creative. You'll make it”. Damian Marley
Clarendon and Saint Thomas have been good to me. These parishes shared some there hidden gems with me.
To route to the Darling Street bus terminus
I have not explored these parishes when compared to Portland and Saint Ann. Hence, when I heard or told about a hidden gem in these parishes, I have to visit.
The first sign I saw in St.Toolis.
I saw a gorgeous picture of a river in St.Toolies in Clarendon on Proud Jamaicans Instagram page. Another love story with nature for the blog. Nature keeps surprising me with her beauty.
I wanted to visit so badly. I already had a date with Allen Spring in Fonthill Saint Thomas.
The entrance to the hidden gem.😍
I told my sister about a beautiful river in St.Toolies that was in Clarendon but close to Manchester.
My sister lives in Manchester. Very close to the border of Clarendon. I asked her to get the exact location of the river in St.Toolies.
Where the bike taxis are parked.
She came through with precision. She said I should tell the driver I needed a bus stop at Scott Path. She said bike taxis were on the location that will carry me to my final destination.
Just when I decided to visit, the Jamaican government changed the curfew hours. Hence, no traveling for three weekends to reduces the increase in covid cases.
I took this picture while waiting for my sister, nieces and nephew.
Heading to work on Friday, I had my swimsuit on, my bag packed with my extra clothes to stay with my sister in Manchester, shoes, alcohol, a portable charger, a first aid kit, and zip-lock bags.
When the clock struck twelve, I took a taxi to Downtown Kingston. I walked to Darling Street and entered the Rural Bus Terminus. The Darling Police Street Station is beside the bus terminus.
Another photo I took while waiting for my family.
St.Mary, Portland, and St. Thomas are the only buses not parked in this terminus.
A loader man( a guy who assist in getting passengers onto the bus) put me on a coaster bus with only six passengers. I came off and went to look for a minivan. The one I found was almost full. I begged a passenger to save the front seat while I went for my bag on the empty coaster bus.
Heading to our destination. I was at the font taking this picture. I guess I’m not afraid of bikes anymore.
The minivan was almost ready to leave the terminus. The driver collected JMD 500.00 for bus-fare.
I told the driver I wanted a bus at Scott Path. I always inform the driver of my destination before getting on the bus. Sometimes they are not familiar with the parish.
My sister leading the way. We paid JMD150 per person on the bikes.
After he finished collected the busfares, he left the bus terminus. He made his way onto Darling Street then onto Spanish Town Road.
He drove on the Ferry Road. Then unto the South Coast Highway.
The train line we cross to get to the hidden gem.
When the driver exited the second toll, I called my sister. I told her to meet me at Scott Path.
After wr crossed the train line, we walked down this path.
When I got to Scott Path, I saw two signs. St.Toolis New Testament and Welcome to St.Toolis. I also saw the bike taxis waiting for passengers.
My niece Bryanna showing off what I thought her….lol
I had to wait around ten minutes for my sister's nieces and nephew. In the meantime, I took pictures secretly. I didn't want the bikers to think I was a journalist. They would raise the price for transportation and information.
Trying to find what I think was a waterfall.
My family arrived. My nephew Dillon and I rode together. My sister and Lilly rode together. Bryanna got a bike for herself. We paid JMD 150.00 per person for the ride on the bikes.
Sexy don't it? Talk the truth that God love.
The ride was about two minutes. One of the bikers told me to go across the train line to confirm the correct location.
Another sexy spot. Nature just ah gwan wid har self
I peaked. I told the biker it wasn't the spot I was looking for on the river. He took us to another location. It didn't resemble the area I saw in the video.
Bryanna with the pose. Just so you know, I miss you on my adventures😥.
I decided to show the bikers the video of the location. They said it was the first spot.
Just relaxing with mother nature 😍
The bikers took us back to the first spot. The bikers followed us over the train line to the river. They made sure we were in the right location on the river.
Admiring mother nature. So loving on myself.🙈😍🤗
The river was straight-up stunning. I only had a couple of hours to enjoy paradise.
Dillion loves the water. I love that I get to create moments like these.
Dillion, Lilly, and I were the only ones prepared to go into the water.
Me and my sister learning some new pose….lol
Bryanna was my photographer and Videographer. My sister made sure Dillon and Lilly enjoy the few hours we had.
Try to teach Lilly how to pose. She getting it. She'll be a pro in a couple of months.🤣😁
The trip to St.Toolies was short but sweet. Solo Traveling during covid has been an adventure. I had the rivers to myself. I pray to the nature gods to never let me stop traveling. It has become a part of me.
Bryanna being goofy while my sister can’t help but to laugh.
I've found many hidden spots on the island. I can't wait to share it with you, my readers.
Trying to Jamaica's next top model
We will meet again at the next waterfall. Until then, keep exploring.
Lilly leading the way home.
I would love to hear about your adventure to St.Toolies in the comments below.
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The Family.
See you soon St.Toolis. Our next date will be perfect and more intimate.
I took this shot the sun was setting in Spring Groove Manchester. It super sexy.
Just chilling the nature. A extremely wonderful feeling.
This picture is my favorite🙈🤗