Last night we were treated to a delicious parting dinner at St Joseph’s. Their hospitality is always exemplary! And to top it off, one last visit from Josi and his beautiful family. The children are just adorable, very well behaved and getting so big now. Josi and Ruth are proving what wonderful parents they are! They are an example for their familes, their neighbors and all of us as well!
After dinner and a short walk up the hill with them, I said my goodbyes and returned to cool off on the roof with the team. We all seem more subdued tonight and after connecting with family back home, it wasn’t long before showers and our beds called. Some of us slept well and others were disturbed by the wildlife, both outside and in the next bed over…guilty as charged!
We got to sleep late today and awoke to cool temps and a breakfast fit for Royalty – thank you to Bill and his staff. Our bellies are now full for our travels, I think. Our driver arrived on schedule and we made our way easily through Sunday traffic to the airport, which seems to become more modern with every visit.
The airport was not very crowded, except for the Air Canada counters. It seems they are flying again and it appears many travelers have been waiting for some time to return home. Thank goodness we did not encounter the same crowds for our flights!
Since Chelsea has a flight on Jet Blue, the team hung together in her waiting area until closer to our departure times, which are actually much closer together this trip. We were “treated” to some Latin Daytime Drama at a nearby departure door. We have many interpretations of the cause, but since none of us are fluent in Spanish, it is all just speculation. What we do know – if such a scene was made in a US airport, the woman would have been tazed, cuffed and hauled off to the nearest law enforcement facility for a serious attitude adjustment.
Once the excitement was over, we had time to just relax, check messages and connect with family back home, in anticipation of our reunions. It is time to go, but as always we leave one foot and a special place in our hearts firmly planted right here in Haiti! And as always, we are already planning our return.
We have now said our goodbyes and best wishes for Chelsea’s safe travel and are awaiting boarding and departure of our flight on American. There will be a quick Facebook message when we arrive in MIA and a final message when all are home safely. For now please pray for our safe journey and for the good health and safety of our friends here in Haiti.
Love to All,
Adam