Steve's Journal:
The day started with some relaxing at the guest house in Petionville. A french toast breakfast followed with fresh fruit. All wonderful.
Then packing to head out was next. First our bags in one truck. Then find out it was the wrong one. Bag shuffle to right one. Then load ourselves into the passenger van for the eye-opening trek to our destination for the next 5 nights, Petit Goave. So many sites as we sped by. From the destruction, to mass chaos, to beautiful sites of mountains and ocean. What was billed as a Gilligan's Island-like 2 1/2 to 3 hour ride turned into 4+ hours with traffic, political unrest, rough roads, and more. Arrival was a bit after noon.
A portion of the team ventures out to our work site, Fond Deux church. We met some of the workers, and of course the children. We were able to see what tasks were before us starting Monday. Then back to our guest house for a light lunch. Another good meal including delicious pineapple and my favorite sandwich, or one of them, PB&J.
The restless team then stretches our legs with a nice walk to the local beach. What a mix of inviting water (at least to this wandering diver) and pile upon pile of trash. Run-off really made water, at least in the bay, a tease. So walk, view, play with kids, and back to home away from home.
A short time of reflection right after dinner. Yes, another meal. Chicken, rice, veggies, and a warm cake. Full again, or still. Then personal time to relax and reflect. The team is gelling well and anxious to get to work. It is almost time. Just one day to go to church and site-see in Petit Goave...
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