We said goodbye to Frank, Kristen and Julie as they flew back to the US today. The rest of the group got up early to walk from Jacmel up into the mountains to Bisson Bleu. It is a large waterfall with 3 basins of deep blue water. It took about 2 hours to get up to the spot where you hike another 30 minutes to see this beautiful place. We stopped for some coconut and then finished the hike. After spending that time in the sun we were ready to jump in! The water was cool and we were thankful for the relief from the heat. Mike and Erin climbed the water fall and jumped. Most of us jumped from the large rock, only because in going to the next basin the choice was climb the rocks with a rope or jump to the deep pool of water. For me the jump seemed most energy conserving! We had carried up our lunch of some peanut butter on bread and fresh mangos. Lunch was welcome. We then started back for our hike back to Jacmel. The views were breathtaking. We passed many villages and stopped to talk to many Haitians along our journey. The most difficult part of the trip is crossing the river that runs into Jacmel. It sounds silly but with bare feet the rocks really hurt! On the way up when we came to crossing a pick up truck had been behind us with a ladder in the back said climb in the back. We did and got a ride across. At least in coming back we gave all the Haitians at the river who were washing their motos, bodies and clothes something to laugh about. They were cheering us on.
Tonight we are all very tired and content with our experience. The students are a little sunburned, I used plenty of sunscreen, been there done that. I am sure everyone will sleep very well.
We have learned so much about the culture and the views about health and well being during this experience. The students are a very talented, capable, passionate and compassionate individuals I am so impressed.
Grateful, Barb
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