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“Hashers”. Enquiry with MOH state we are not an outdoor event which requires a municipal licence. But… we must aim to comply with mask wearing, physical distancing, not in groups of more than 20. We are Hash gathering, but with changes in current period.
No food provided. No communal Hash beer. Bring own refreshments. There is a local bar. Please be aware of the current age restriction – 70 years plus are still restricted.
But — No fee!!
This Hash is a gentle trek along both banks of a section the Rio Nuevo river. (Not a prohibited river under the revised regulations). Old pathway, forest and quiet roadway. We have to wade the river and will trek along a small section of its bank. A little over 4km. We still doing gentle at this stage.
Hash Details
No food provided. See above. Bring sandwiches, or eat later.
$0
Clueless Sherlock, Never Screams, Dry Spell, Pork Scratchings
Hash Directions
Getting there. The journey time is about 1½ hours. PLEASE LEAVE EARLY! Start time is 11.00am. It really is 11.00am Travel to north side of Island on the main north/south toll highway or through Fern Gully. From the traffic lights in Ocho Rios, where the main cross road (4 way) is, it is a further 14.4km and 18 min drive. From the main cross road (4 way) at Ocho Rios travel along A3 coast road, in an easterly direction - towards Tower Isle. Pass through Tower Isle. Pass the Rio Nuevo battle site museum on your left. The main road descends a long steepish hill. At the bottom of the hill, (at 11km) turn RIGHT off the main road on to the Retreat road. You are now 3.4km from location. Keep on the Retreat road. No deviation. Pass the Retreat Police station on your right, as you descend a hill. Pass the Holy Trinity Anglican church on your right. About 200 yds further on from the church turn LEFT, over a long, iron girder bridge. You cannot miss this! NB. The surface is wooden planking. Drive slowly, there are gaps! Park up on other side of the bridge. Hash circle point. See Google map pin ref:https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqcdS3Dp7U1TRvfu9
Hash Extras
We will wade across the river. The trek includes walking by side of the river. You will get wet feet and shoes. Know your history. This river’s name still retains its Spanish links. Following the 1655 invasion of the Island by the English, the Rio Nuevo bay was where the Spanish sought to re-take the Island in 1658 and was a temporary Spanish outpost. The Rio Nuevo bay is the location of the last battle between the Spanish and English in June 1658, during which the Spanish were defeated. The battle was part of the Anglo-Spanish war of 1654-1660 and led to the Treaty of Madrid when Jamaica was ceded to England in 1670. The river is 24km long, running north, wholly within the parish of St Mary.
August 13, 2020
Clueless Sherlock 876 878 0270
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