This morning we got to sleep in a little bit finally. Then we went to Westhaven, which is a home for children with disabilities. There are 81 people living there in total, ranging in age from young children to 31 years old. It was very difficult to see all of them as the living conditions were not the greatest. We sang and danced with some of the kids because almost all of them love music. We also helped feed people at lunch. The majority of the people at Westhaven are either in a wheelchair or are bedridden. It was a draining experience but one that we are still glad that we could have. We hung out and did a little shopping for the rest of the day. Here are some things that we have learned and about Jamaica and its culture so far.
*There are goats everywhere. Lots of them.
*People honk their horns all the time when driving...to warn that they are going to pass, to say hello, to warn drivers that they're coming around the curve or up a hill, and countless other reasons.
*Everyone here is very welcoming and wants to know a lot about us. Sometimes too much.
*Besides honking all the time, the drivers are just crazy in general. We are very thankful that we don't have to drive here since we have a driver.
We've learned to love a lot about the Jamaican culture, but there is too much to write here.