We're here! Wow that was quite the trip. Up at 3am, off to the airport by 3:45, checked in by 4:30.. thru security no problems. Except for Juli's toxic candle which had to go thru the scanner twice... oh and my mini pat down because my belt is actually attached to my pants and i couldn't take it off.
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| Wilber - the Blanc Helper! |
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| Jean Mary coming to pick us up :) |
We landed in Newark no problems, had about an hour layover and then off to PAP (Port au Prince). We landed in PAP around 1:30, and ran into a few minor hiccups. Of course, Customs is always nuts. So many people, so hot, no air conditioning, and barely enough carts. Then once you get thru, get your bags and get outside, it's so hard to figure out who works at the airlines, and who might try to take off with your bags. Juli has a friend "Wilber" who hangs around the airport helping the Blanc's (whites) get their bags into the right cars, and into the right hands. He knows all the staff at Restoration Ministries, and our vans/tap taps, so he stayed with us because Jean Mary (Marie) was late to pick us up... but after about an hour or so he comes sauntering along looking like the Old spice guy (and sounds like him too!). The other thing was that we (3) from NY were to wait at the airport for the rest of the team flying in from Nashville, which were late, and delayed. So we hung out at the PAP airport until 6pm. Then we could finally pack all of our things, and all of the toys and gifts for the kids into the vans and head (3) hrs over the mountains to the Hotel. After a quick stop, we ran up to the church for dinner, and then back to the hotel. We are staying at LeVya Hotel in Jacmel. It's much bigger, more modern and very pretty compared to the loving light, but water, electricity, and internet are not nearly as reliable... so it's kind of a "get it while you can" situation. Seems like we "have" it right now! LOL
Well I won't give you a complete play by play, and since pictures tell a better story than words, here are a few pics from the day - which was incredible. Up at 6, out by 7:30 for breakfast, and then sorting and distributing Sponsored kids toys. We did that till about 1:30, broke for lunch, and now back at the hotel for a few hours of rest... and then back to the church for a concert they have prepared for us. Great great day.
Best part? I'm rooming w/my previous room mate Sarah Ross. LOVE her, and MISSED her big time!
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| my favorite haitian boy - Gabby! |
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| Artie and his sister, opening their presents for Fete Noel :) |
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