The reality of life in Haiti

Terrible pollution

A disgusting polluted river in Cap Haitian

I sadly leave Haiti tomorrow morning, and although this month has been challenging and uncomfortable, is has been completely rewarding. I was wondering if this trip would finally make me fall out of love with Haiti, but on the contrary, I love Haiti even more. I'll never forget the friendships and love shared with me and I will hold them forever in my heart.

I've tried to remain positive throughout the blog, mostly because if one starts writing about all the negative things here, you will get so depressed. However, here are some pictures of the reality of life in Haiti.  Warning, some of the photos may be disturbing for children.

a small home in the countryside

Typical trash pile found everywhere

Bathing with a bucket on the street corner

The destroyed National Palace-I cry every time I see it

The neighborhood trash pile in the way to school from the house

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Typical mass transit and graffiti

Several skulls and trash in a destroyed grave in the National Cemetery.  Note-the conditions in the cemetery are MUCH better than my last visit

Heavily armed UN soldiers.  Can you imagine wearing all that in 95 degree heat?

A public water point at one of the thousands of tent cities

Earthquake destruction in Port-au-Prince