Sunday - typically the best day to travel in Haiti and get there in a normal amount of time. Most other days you can get caught in traffic and it take you hours to get somewhere that should only take 20 minutes. It is getting better in some ways though - I cannot believe the progress of all the paved roads.Well, we ventured out somewhere new for me today. So fun!
About an hour east, almost to the Dominican Republic boarder is a group of natural springs. It's called Sous Zabet. So lovely! It's Haiti's version of a National Park.
The drive took us out into the countryside. It was so neat to see how the houses change from concrete structures and tents to mud houses with thatch roofs. Mostly farming communities out in the Province, it really was nice to see everything spread out and more natural.
Once arriving at the springs, just a small hike through the woods - with a cute little self appointed "tour guide"
Led us to this:
They have worked really hard to build up around it and create a swimming area. The locals get in for free and can get water and bathe.
So beautiful - and refreshingly COLD!
This little guy was also getting water today
We drew a crowd of onlookers. Marilyn has a way with the kids and her camera. They were all striking a pose after a while!
On the way home, we stopped at the Metal Art Market in Croix des Bouquet. My favorite, next to Apparent Project. So many unique things all made from 55 gallon oil drums
Erin and Joyce getting the full experience!
There were not a whole lot of artisans hammering today but we did see several tracing their templates on to the flattened oil drum
Or painting their work - beautiful!!!
And I just had to get this photo of Marilyn negotiating! She looks angry in the pic - but she really wasn't. Just timing on my part.
Tomorrow it's back to work! Joyce and Erin will spend the next 2 days in the Daycare. They will be evaluating both the nannies and the babies and seeing how or if they need to tweak anything to make it better. Please pray for them as they walk through the next few days. I know God hand chose them to be here as they are both so good at what they do. I'm excited to see what lies ahead.
Until tomorrow.........
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