Things were amazing today. The boat was at the dock to pick us up at 9am as asked, not Haitian 9am which is more like noon. We arrived at the orphanage and got straight to work. I did complete assessments on about 12 kids today and then had fun with bubbles. Amazing photos have been taken on this trip, the children are so special and just make me want to take them all home with me. Damian gave us a tour of what Soul of Haiti has been doing on the island. We were able to see a clinic that he is working on staffing 24/7 with doctors and nurses and I saw a Cholera camp which I will post photos of later. We also saw the amazing Catholic and Protestant schools that have been built for approximately 600 children to attend school. Very humbling and brought my first lump to the back of my throat when I saw the amazing progress that has been made and the plans for the creation of a wonderful community. Went shopping at the market yesterday so it was odd to see it empty today. We were all very tired, hot and smeelly today so we swam in the ocean and then the pool at the hotel after work. Having a wonderful dinner tonight and then heading to a voodoo ceremony at 9pm. I'm a bit concerned about the 20 min walk in the dark to the location..... no more broken bones needed. Many pictures to come but I should just let you all know that I have once again found myself content, calm and feeling like I have more purpose and inspiration than I have in a long time. I have met a few new friends, Damian and Andy (an architect building the HHH rehab clinic on the guesthouse grounds). Looking forward to what the next week will bring.
Bon Bagay!
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