Change planes...
Trip Start
Oct 24, 2011
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Trip End
Nov 01, 2011
Montreal/Port-au-Prince, Quebec, Canada
Monday, October 24, 2011
It is now bedtime and we are feeling very blessed to be tucking in for the night within the warmth of St Joseph's Home for Boys (SJHB). From the moment we emerged from the airport to find Jackson holding a "Wayne and Pam Perkins" sign we felt safe and assured even against the backdrop of the constant dismissal of porters who desperately wanted to assist us as we made our way to the waiting vehicle – for a few American dollars, of course. Once in the van we learned that the most aggressive driver earns the right of way! What a trip and talk about an assault of one’s senses – from the tent city which is the first “community” you pass, through the pigs, goats and chickens feasting on the garbage strewn along the streets to the new buildings rising up beside ruins. And in contrast to this you see school girls in crisp, colourful uniforms, white ribbons tied to the braids, bougainvillas in full bloom and women balancing huge, colourful bowls of fruit on their heads.
Upon our arrival at SJHB we were greeted by Michael (resident founder and sage), handed a glass of cold water and hugged. A haven within this ravaged country SJHB is all about family. Immediately we were part of the daily routine as the boys arrived home from school and we gathered for reflection, prayer and the bestowing of “bravos” on each of the boys. We then enjoyed a delicious meal and camaraderie with some other guests who will be travelling with us to Jacmel tomorrow. Chapel bell goes at 5:00 am, breakfast at 6:00, departure at 8:00.
Comments
I know this will be an amazing experience. Stay safe.
Looking forward to following your daily progress. I'm sure it will all be up to your usual standard of unexpected, exciting and interesting adventures! Hope you achieve everything you've planned. Take care.
Glad to hear you gusy made it there safe and sound.
LU
How wonderful to enjoy such a feeling of inclusiveness.
Hi Guys, I love the color of your comments, makes me feel I have been transported there! Keep the prose coming as I'm anxious and eager to read them every day, stay safe!
Thanks for the updates. Keep them coming. Know what you mean about driving - sounds like Mexico.
We just stopped in at an internet cafe in mangiwhai heads and find we can follow your exciting trip while here. How wonderful. We wish you all the best and God Bless!
what an exciting time!...sounds like every sense is overloaded.....safe travels