Ok, maybe it wasn't five sermons, but for those of you who have never attended a church service in this part of the world it is a bit different than what you get on a Sunday morning in New England. It was, however, a wonderful service, full of joy, music, and praise.
This is our first full day in Haiti and there is still so much ahead. The travel to Haiti went extremely well with little to no issues. They opened a few of our bags at customs but with 24 bags they were not about to go through them all. The baggage men waiting outside the airport were a bit aggressive, but a "no, mesi"'and most backed away.
The smells of Haiti hit me much stronger this trip. I don't remember the smells from last year, perhaps because I was so busy taking in the visuals. This year the smells will definitely be a top memory.
After church this morning (9am to about noon) we were able to look at the school construction site where we will be working this week. They have started a little of the work and there is a big pile of rock and dirt out front which we will have to move to the back where construction will take place. Rumor has it that we are meant to crush the rock for concrete.
After church we were treated to a great lunch by the women of church including Shrimp and rice, goat, and veg; followed by a beautiful cake. And while we were waiting for lunch, Beth made some friends.
This afternoon we are doing some sorting of medical supplies for the clinic and cloths. It will be a slow afternoon, which will give us more time to get in the feel of Haiti.
And a bit of a happy surprise at where we are staying. There was a wedding near by yesterday and the newlyweds came into the compound in their finest.
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