Traveled to Jacmel yesterday afternoon. A beautiful drive over
the mountains and through the country side. Arrived at our hotel
to meet Dad. He was very happy to see us. Francesse, her
daughter Francessca, and Frantz's brother, Elize, joined us for
the 2 hour trip. It is very safe here. We were able to walk around
and there were many children playing outside. We feasted
last night on goat and fish. The best fish I have ever had! Seeing
Doug order and enjoy goat was quite an experience.
After dinner we were tired from the half day with the children
and the trip to Jacmel so we hit the sack. After the A/C kicked
on around 10 the power in the hotel promptly went out. They
tried hard to start the generator to no avail. Then came the animals:
mosquitos, cats, dogs, chickens & of course the men working
on the generator. Not sure anyone got a lot of sleep last night.
Jordan and I were up laughing for hours because of the situation.
What an awesome story to take home!
As I wait for the others in our group to wake I am watching
everyone getting ready for the market. Goods for the market are
being carried on backs, heads and in wheeled barrels. We are
going to the open market for breakfast this morning
then switch to a different hotel closer to the land this evening.
Everyone I have met has been patient with our language barriers.
I am having one of the most incredible times I have ever had.
Many many blessings & much love,
Erin Lewis
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