Cane River...:)

Sometimes the Lord lets you experience a place where the great spirits of old must have offered up sacrifices of praise. Nestled in the Hills of Nine Miles Bull Bay is the Cane River Falls. It’s a place which herald’s the glory of God is visible…it’s a creative mind’s dream.

The ‘good’ stretch of road from the main up the hill ends sooner than you think so a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended…..even the 200 or so steps down to the river side is worth it when oxygen flows back to your thighs and legs. The hardest of hearts could not deny itself the opportunity to be lulled by the cascading water gushing ferociously through the rocks to the pool.
The first touch of water to a born Kingstonian’s skin is cold but soon the body adapts and all the senses are filled with the sheer power of this force of nature….one can’t help but fall completely in love.

As the current laps water against the surrounding boulders, a being acknowledges the hand of God and is stimulated to pray…. basking in the stream of sunlight through the trees. In your mind you realize that Man is but a small part of His Creation….on the lowest rung even…for how can We be more than the majestic tree growing 15 ft or so above the ground..but anchored by 60ft roots which wrap the rocks….immovable. Roots like the mane of a real, real Rastaman, thick; strong; exuding know-ledge and the wisdom chastened by age. A creature of unreserved obedience to God’s will.….Can man ever really be as much of a blessing as the old tree?

After 2hrs of intermittent massage by the torrents, the journey to the top commences… and while you exercise your mind on the deeper contemplations of this existence, the burn in your lungs and limps becomes more evident and your are constrained to focus on the task at hand..the 150 steps left to go. When the worst is over and you catch your breath leaning against the car, thanks flows from your lips to God’s ear… thanks for the privilege to experience, commune and rest with Him…thanks for days off to replenish your faith.