Weekend Outing in the Mountains

I had a glorious day today up in the mountains with a wonderful young couple, Ben and Alexis, who also work for MCC. We drove up winding roads lined with rock faced walls tumbling with flowers and vines, and beautiful homes hugging the steep landscape. Yes, there were plenty of potholes, tap taps and garbage along side the road to remind you that you were in Haiti. Nonetheless, I was very impressed with the beautiful countryside and home of the elite, as I understand. After about 45 minutes we got out and climbed right up to the top of one of the mountains, where we sat in a cow pasture under some stately pine trees and enjoyed watching the clouds race up the moutainside and swirl up into the air when they reached the top.

At one point on our walk, I found a small cross on the path, picked it up and put it in my pocket. Ben informed me that it may be a gift to the spirits. I laughed it off, until my camera mysteriously disappeared, and I hastily tossed the cross back on the path. I also found the small child's coffin alongside the path a little disconcerting - also a possible voodoo symbol. Not sure what to think of it all, this I believe - as a Christian, I have a personal faith in the greatest Spirit of all. You can not ignore the spiritual world in this country. This was not going to spoil my day!

So no pictures today, and not until I can find a replacement camera. Instead, I'll direct you to some great pictures on Ben and Alexis blog. Check it out at the link on the side!