Left: Kaye Nevers balances on slippery rocks as he crosses the Cave River that separates the villages of Borobridge and Morgan's Forest. Right: The clothes are dry and the bath was refreshing, so Tumpy set off to relax, but not before posing for a low level shot.- photos by Paul Williams

The Cave River, which borders Clarendon and St. Ann, also divides the villages of Borobridge, in St. Ann, and Morgan's Forest, in Clarendon. Many years ago, a bridge used to connect both villages, but around 1966, according to residents, the bridge collapsed, and has since not been replaced.

Morgan's Forest, located in hilly terrains, is virtually cut off from Borobridge, especially when the river is in spate, and this is regular. A makeshift metal walkway across the river is partially buried by slippery river stones.

Farmers in Morgan's Forest, especially, are seriously affected when they want to get their produce to Spaldings, Clarendon. But, politics may be just the reason why no one wants to build a new bridge.

Borobridge is in the JLP's South West St. Ann constituency, while Morgan's Forest is in PNP-held North Clarendon. And with election just months away, residents are waiting to see who will take up the mantle of leadership and ease the plight of the people in these impoverished communities.

Today, The Gleaner gives you a sneak peek into life in Borobridge and Morgan's Forest.

- Text/photos by Paul H. Williams

Left: Remants of the bridge that used to connect Borobridge with Morgan's Forest. Residents said the bridge collapsed around 1966. Right: Borobridge has fallen down! - Contributed

The last generation? Some of the few children left in Borobridge, St. Ann.

Diane Daley, 'tour guide', does her laundry by the Cave River, on Saturday, May 19. The river and the rain are the main sources of water for residents of Borobridge and Morgan's Forest.

Water boys frolick in the Cave River on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Vaughnie is a busy man, so he only had time for his close-up