Thursday, June 5, 2008

I Am Here

Well I originally had thought that I would be in Bayonnais yesterday but instead I spent the night in Gonaives at Actionnel's home there. It made more sense to wait to come to Bayonnais because of the group of Engineers without Borders who were coming today also. It has been an interesting two days so far but right now I am just glad that I have arrived. I was very anxious to get here but the anxiety has turned into, I guess, awkwardness now that I am here. Being in the Port Au Prince and Gonaives yesterday really just made me feel awkward being the only American around. I was stared at all the time from curious onlookers and I couldn't really have a conversation with anyone very well. It can be difficult to speak when you have to lay out every word so you know it is in simple terms and also repeat yourself. I am glad to be with other Americans for sure now but I feel that my time in Haiti will be one of awkwardness until I really get some creole down.
I have no pictures yet, I didnt want to take pictures of those in Gonaives because I didn't want them to feel anymore weird about me being there. Also Gonaives is not the most happiest of places. I hope everyone is doing well. Until next time.

-Aaron

PS: It is HOT. hace calor, caliente. Es cho ,O my is it hot.
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2 comments:

Ron Price said...

I think Captain Cool - could help you cool things down about now.

June 6, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Jay said...

Hi Aaron,

Aunt Kelli and Uncle Jay here. Your articles and pictures are super. Have fun, be careful and take care. Our prayers are with you and all in Haiti.

Love ya,

T & J

June 7, 2008 at 12:17 PM

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Haiti

As many of you know Haiti became the first black republic to declare its independence in 1804 spurred by a slave rebellion. Haiti now is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere with 80% of the population living under the poverty line and 54% in abject poverty. Two-thirds of all Haitians depend on the agricultural sector, mainly small-scale subsistence farming, and remain vulnerable to damage from frequent natural disasters, exacerbated by the country's widespread deforestation. Haiti has been plagued by political violence throughout its history and more recently Haiti has made news due to the Hunger crisis and rising food prices which have caused displeased Haitians to act in the form of riots and other dangerous activities. Although Haiti seems to be nothing less than chaos, there has spawned hope in organizations like OFCB who strive to educate Haitians and change the world they live in.