This past weekend was loaded with spectacular sights and activities, and again I found myself feeling a bit strange to be vacationing in a 3rd world country. On Saturday we saw the picturesque and remote Ile a Vache where Dutch author Dan Gert is building his sailboat for the nautical trek to Florida. There was a festival going on there this weekend, so there was good authentic barbecue on the beach, and all the locals seemed in good spirits. On Sunday, we went deep into the mountains and forests of southern Haiti to an opening where there is a giant waterfall and natural pool beneath. It was remarkable, so remarkable that my camera decided to stop working almost immediately upon arriving...I made sure other people snapped plenty of shots. There was a big jump from about halfway up the waterfall that several of us did--real exciting.
This morning, it was back to work, and it was a looong day. There's so much to do, especially because our deadline for finishing the houses (and letting all the kids move back in) is Friday. George, Webert and I worked overtime, and I think we were very productive--tomorrow won't be any easier, but the prospect of finishing this project before I leave is good incentive to work hard.
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Hi Mark,
We travel to the Cayes area from Minnesota several times a year as we started a children's home there 11 years ago.
It's fun reading what you're doing there and the places you're visiting...we go to the same beaches etc...;-)
Keep up the great work!
marcia erickson
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