The Least Exciting Day Ever

Sunday, Feb 9

Danny, Karen, Tom, and I got up again at 4:15 to catch the 5:00 shuttle to the airport for our 7:00 flight. It was easy going because our luggage had been checked through from Shreveport to Port au Prince. Had breakfast, got to our gate for smooth sailing (flying). Not a hitch today - we can just feel it.

John was waiting for us outside the airport with the drivers and the rest of our group. Wow, that was easy! We got our luggage in the truck and headed to Les Cayes. We are finally going!

Les Cayes is about 4 hours from Port au Prince so we figured that our arrival would be around 3:00. We are behind schedule but will be ok. 

After driving a couple of hours, our driver starts to pull off the road - flat tire. No problem the other truck stopped too. The two drivers and Clyde changed the tire with John supervising (watching). We drove a little further and stopped at a little store to get a drink and a snack for lunch. Our driver went off to have the tire repaired. 

Back in the trucks to finish the trip. Another 30 minutes or so and the other truck pulls over. Yes, flat tire. No problem - drivers and Clyde change the tire with John supervising. Off we go. 

Another 30 minutes or so passed. We pull over - flat. The third flat tire in a little more than an hour! Only one of the trucks had a spare. This flat happened as we were heading down the mountain. What to do? Several headed off to see if it could be repaired or if they would have to go to Les Cayes for a new one or good used. Drivers talked, and it could be repaired just a few minutes down the road. They were gone almost an hour. I can't explain how it was fixed. Certainly not like anything you would see in the states - at least not these days. Now there is no spare either with more than an hour to Les Cayes.

We made it to Hope Village! They have built a beautiful water building for the system. That was nice to see. Then off to the guesthouse. Dinner of Haitian chicken and beans and rice. Very good. Dessert was yellow cake and chocolate icing. Mine had birthday candles!

All in all, it has been a good day. Now the work begins!