The Gift of Another Day!

Today is Sunday, and in Haiti, they take the day of rest seriously. So we did too. We went to church and arrived early in order to get a seat on a hard wooden pew. If you don't get there early, you sit or stand outside. It was a long service, filled with worship-lots of singing. It was in English too. Met some interesting people.

Then we went to the 'beach'. In Haiti the beaches are different than what we are used to. We made sandwiches and enjoyed the breeze and the water. Took a couple of kids with us, and they had never seen the ocean or even spent that much time outside, so that was pretty cool.

The ride to the beach was interesting. The poverty and street scene never really got better. Although, there were a few points that it seemed better, but not really. We passed the capital/president's home. That is where the most recent rioting that was in the news before we came took place. Things are still damaged-windows boarded up etc. Even up to about the 4th floor on some buildings. Amazing.

Another interesting thing I noticed today-in addition to stray dogs wandering the streets, there are chickens, roosters, goats and pigs. Wandering the streets. Not every day you see pigs and goats at the beach!

Tomorow is a visit to Mother Theresa's orphanage/hospital, then back to Three Angels...and before we know it we will be headed for home. Amazing. I have so much more to say-but I'll have to do that another time as people are waiting for the computer.

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