Montego Bay Trip To Jamaica

Visiting Montego Bay, Jamaica was a trip that changed the way I thought about life. As I left Jamaica I thought about how blessed I was and the opportunities that I have in life. Going to a different culture in a less developed country made me appreciate what I had back at home. As I departed the ship and walked about Montego Bay, Jamaica, I saw starving children laying on side of the street asking for food. When I walked pass the kids, I offered each kid money so they can buy their selves a meal. The kids were so nice, saying thank you and giving me hugs. In my mind, I was thinking about the struggle these kids go through everyday just to eat. As the day went on it started to rain. While we, the tourist, were on a bus, I witness kids running …show more content…
Most of the houses were old and barely in-tact. The natives of Jamaica have to build their own house without any help from the government. Because of this, it takes about five to ten years just to finish building the house. Most houses that are already built were built by former relatives, such as fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers. As they start to build the house, the tour guide stated that the first rooms that are built is the kitchen and bathroom. These are the first two rooms to be built because of its use. While the other rooms are in the process of being built, the families sleep on the floors of the kitchen and bathrooms. The process of building the houses is one that no one should go through. Most family members die before the whole house is complete. Also at night, families are robbed and in some situations forced to give up his or her house for their life. As we boarded the ship, I go back to my room thinking about blessed I am and that I am not in the situation as other people. As I reflect on this, I think this trip to Jamaica was a wake up call. I realized that everyone doesn’t have all the things that I have. I look back at all the times where I was disappointed because I didn’t have the latest phone. Or the times when I can’t get something that I want out the store. This trip made me realized how ungrateful I can be at