Off again into the countryside and a two hour trip to Ti Riviere.
Agriculture seems good in this area.
All the farm work is done by hand with no mechanization.
It is common to see women walking with their pack mules.
This lady is using a pan to water the crop from an irrigation ditch.
Others dry their rice or millet grain in the sunshine.
Many cannot afford a mule, so must walk and carry produce on their head.
Coming into a fairly modern village.
Another 'tap tap'.
A small village market.
It is common to see people coming to the market this way.
Sometimes there are creeks to cross.
A typical home in this area.
We're now getting into a more remote part of the country.
This is a grain dealer. They are screening and drying the grain.
There are several streams and canals along the way.
The children are excited to see their picture on the digital camera.
This is a dam on the river which also diverts water into a canal system for irrigation use.
The children are anxious to show us how the new pump works.
We educate the children and parents about water and sanitation.
A typical vehicle in these parts.
For many, it is a long walk for hours on rocky roads.
Three ladies take a break and listen to the water presentation beside the well.
Life appears relaxing for this guy.
This lady told me she lived 'up in the hills'. It was 2 pm and she said it would be dark when she got home.
Coming into Ti Riviere. A HAS truck was unloading at the food bank.
In the centre of town, the Mayor had all the trees cut down to sell fire wood, since the town needed money. A beautiful church in the background indicates a spiritual commitment.
There is a lot of history and heritage in this little community.
Welcome to Marco's home and kitchen area. He is an elder in the community, educated in Canada.
The hand washing ritual before eating.
A delicious meal in Marco's home.
The childeren take delight in showing us the new well and pump.
Someone asked Marco where they got water prior to the pump and he took us here.
Another common scene in this country.
The children were excited at our visit to their school.
Bob distributes some pens to students who have few school supplies.
The children seem so happy, clean and well groomed.
They are always appreciative and keen for picture taking.
Working on a new school addition. Note how they mix cement with shovels on the ground.
Then they carry it in pails to the pouring area.
The school director who is very happy with Rotary's support.
Do you think there is room for one more on this 'tap tap'?
The area map. Solid lines represent roads, dotted lines represent walking paths.
More primative farm technology.
It is a beautiful country in many places.
It is common to see ladies doing laundry or bathing in the streams.
Animals out at pasture with a creek passing by.
Anybody need some waterfront property?
The entrance to another small village.
Whoops, end of the line. We have to walk from here like everyone else.
From this point, it's only a mule path.
At the village entrance, much like a security check point, these guys wanted a picture when they saw my camera.
This is main street. Note the store on the right.
People live in very primitive homes here.
One of the better ones with nice shade trees.
The people are happy to see us and thankful for Rotary's help.
Another typical home.
This man is proud of his older little well, which is nothing more than a hole in the ground.
Taking life easy. Not sure of the construction on the right?
This lady invited us into her home to see the bio-sand filter, received years ago.
Weaving a rope from dried plant material.
Another refreshment stand along the way.
Now we're on the way back at another village and well site.
The children and some fathers are excited to see us.
Next day, we're headed back to Port-au-Prince, following a 'tap tap'.
Heading up the mountain near PaP, the density of housing is very thick.
At the top we stopped at the Baptist Mission for lunch, with this view of terrace farming.
It is very tropical in this area and a bit cooler.
Coming back down the mountain toward the city of PaP.
This is the port area.
City streets of Port-au-Prince, near the government bulidings.
There are always people walking the streets.
A stop to enjoy the famous murals at a PaP church.
A typical PaP city scene.
This boy jumped on the back of our tour bus for a free ride.
Welcome to the Rotary Water Summit.
The pool area at the Montana conference hotel.
Relaxing and enjoying the view of PaP.
This is the view from our hotel.
Enjoying a meal with our Haiti HAS hosts and friends.
RI President Wilf asks us to “Share Rotary”.
Prime Minister's office shares the commitment to improve living conditions for people.
Ron Denham gives suggestions for successful and sustainable projects.
Some entertainment at the wind-up banquet.
A picture of all the Paul Harris Fellows in attendance.
It's been an exciting journey. Time to tie things up here and head back to the snow storm in Canada. Ugh!
