Today was our last full day on the
island, so we planned a day off for both teams (Conquest & TCR). We went on a 2 1/2 hour school
bus ride to the other side of the island to a private beach, and we enjoyed a
well deserved rest.
On our first post, we said nerves of steel were needed to
drive in Haiti. Well, we found out first hand today that nerves of
steel are also needed to sit behind the driver. Everyone drives so close to each other
that I (Stephan) caught myself leaning towards the inside of the bus several times to
avoid being hit by oncoming traffic. We also found out that traffic signs and
traffic lights do exist in Haiti, but that Haitians just don't respect
them. Video footage of their chaotic driving habits will be posted when we return back home.
We weaved through traffic (and
cattle...) to finally make it to the beach. The view was breathtaking and the
water was refreshing. Although we were fed very well all week, we couldn't pass
up the opportunity to have some lobster tail for lunch. We were hungry and the
price was right.
We had a great week and got a lot
done, but we are all tired and are looking forward to going home tomorrow.
THE HAITI TEAM
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