July 24th- August 1st

Last week! I can't believe how fast this amazing adventure came and went. Cherishing every moment I have here in the magical and beautiful country.

On the Twenty-fourth I woke up to do a long pimento distillation. I read books, smelled oils, drank chocolate tea from chocolate trees, and collected marigold leafs and flowers in the midst of is so Kyra and I could get two distillation in in one day. We distilled the marigold right after the pimento and I enjoyed having some down time with Agape and Kyra to just chat and share positive vibes. I love both of those women so much and I am incredibly grateful for everything they have taught me, because its been so much, so important, and valuable. So, thank you ladies, I love you both dearly!

On the Twenty-fith I woke up and did yoga and swam in the ocean to rinse everything off that I had released that didn't serve me. After having a nice talk with Agape I am working on meditation while working, and not just feeling like I have to have a separate, secluded dedicated place to my practice. I can do it anytime, anywhere, and I can't be hard on myself if I can't get into that place. Just be in the moment. Be the moment, because the present moment is all we have. Sat Nam! This day was filled of lots and lots of chopping and distilling. It was a good day, I'm sure.. but to be honest I don't remember exactly what we did and I didn't right it down in time! oh well :)

On the Twenty-sixth I slept in and has a nice morning hanging out with he boys and Kyra and Agape and Kwao were out getting cinnamon. We made loads of plantins- sweet and unripe ones too. Plantins are some of the foods I am going to miss the most. They are so filling and versatile. Once we got the cinnamon we chopped, chopped, chopped, and chopped, and distilled! The chopping was worth is because we got loads of oil, it is so beautiful, warm, spicy, and earthy- amazing! Kyra and I got a lovely change to hang out with Jalo and see his yard, he is probably the person with the lowest carbon footprint I have met thus far. He is such an internist guy and I feel lucky to know him. He fell in love with Kyra, but how could you not! We spent the rest of the evening eating and hanging out with the boys and Jalo in the distillery.

On the Twenty-seventh I did my usual morning ritual, my healing ritual. We had a wonderful breakfast of oatmeal made with cinnamon leafs and honey (obviously) and chocolate tea. I have fallen in love with the chocolate tea! Its a good substitute for coffee because sometimes I feel like coffee takes some of my chi away. It was a good morning spent with Kyra as she got ready to depart. We began to strip and chop more cinnamon leafs and lovely Kyra was helping (of course) and then we bid her farewell. She is such a positive and grounded person, and I am so thankful that I got to share this experience with her. I know I will see her again. Later Kyra :)The rest of the day was spent chopping and distilling, both pimento, and then cinnamon. We hoped to not have a late night distilling, but that filed and we were up until 2am distilling the cinnamon. But we got 110+ mls!!! Holy shit! !Thats the highest yield Agape has every gotten. I feel lucky to have been a part of it and its so satisfying to see what all your hard work went into- something amazing, healing, and beautiful. Thank you cinnamon tree we love you!

On the Twenty-eight I got to sleep in which was much needed I swam once I awoke and had a good meditation. I spent the morning chopping the cinnamon branches, which was ruling at first, but then I switch mindsets to be grateful and full of love for what I was doing, which totally changed the energy and the process. I need to always remember to switch mindsets if I am not being positive. We distilled the cinnamon branches and I learned another valuable lesson about stopping and taking time to react and think in situations that don't feel right. I know I am not a person who doesn't rapidly react, I need to think and process, and that is ok. So i must know that about myself and always make sure I am pausing, and taking the time that I need to react, don't rush and don't be ashamed to not rush. Thank you Agape! After the cinnamon branch distillation we did a wood- codistillation of cinnamon, pimento, and sweet wood. I am very happy to have the extra days here with just the family to get to know everyone in the family a little bit more intimately, they are all such beautiful souls that I will cherish in my heart forever.

The 29th was spent very well. We took a break from distilling and chopping which was needed. In the morning I went in to the bees with Apage, and then we made ganja oil to make ganja chocolate out of, and Jalo took me and the new French couple up to his farm in the bush to show us some plants. Anything spent with Jalo is a good time, and Im glad that Emmanuel came up with us, he always adds such a beautiful energy to anything that I really vibe with. Emmanuel, if you are reading this, I am sorry I spelled your name wrong in the card I left you. I want to say that I love you and I will miss you. I will see you again :)

That evening Agape showed me how to make propolis, we cooked dinner, and I got a sunset sea session in which was lovely. Jalo joined us for dinner and I had a wonderful night full of laughter and love.

The 30th was spent with the bees, hooray! I was so happy to get one more good fill with the amazing creatures before I left. We made feed and I seriously debated switching my ticket to stay longer, but my intuition told me I needed to go home. Kwao took me up to a new apiary which was the most magical one yet. It was way on the top of the mountain overlooking the sea. We did 8 hive scans and I got a good amount of stings to depart with. Thanks you bees, for your energy, life, and lessons- I will be back! :) I ate jellys in the bush with the boys, tried to eat some comb, but got stung in the mouth, and ate ginnups, and got prickealah wood to distill. We distilled it later and I enjoyed my last night spent in the distillery, collecting my hydrsols and such- the symbol of departure :(

The First of August was my last day in the beautiful country. I did everything to prepare to depart which mainly included taking everyhtinin and sending out as much love and light as a I could while receiving it. I fell asleep under the starts with unlimited appreciation and gratitude for this experience I had. It doesn't have to be going back to Babylon if i don't make it going back to Babylon. Now its time to be proactive and take a hold of my life and figure out what I really want to and need to do with it. Not for anyone else, but me and this universe. Thank you for showing me that. I love Jamaica and I love Yerba Buena Farm and every beautiful soul and vibration that makes it what it is. I will see you soon Jamaica thank you for everything, I am eternally grateful and am always there in my heart- never far, always near.Until next time :)I love you!sarah