After two successful weeks of service and learning, we definitely enjoyed our time on the beach today. As friends and family back home prepared for incoming snow, our weather was warm and sunny and the water was clear and blue. We spend the day a Moulin Sur la Mer- a historic resort that was an interesting place. There were monkeys, geese, mini golf and lots of water activities to enjoy - though we choose to simply swim in the water and relax on the shore. There was a stark contrast between the picture of Haiti you see from a resort compared to the Haiti we were fortunate enough to experience over the last two weeks. Both worlds are equally beautiful and showcase the many riches Haiti has to offer. Spending time in Haiti is an experience I recommend to everyone. There are few countries as willing to welcome visitors with warmth, uniqueness, a heartfelt Bonjou and so much to learn from!
An incredible day and lunch on the beach were followed by a drive back to Port-au-Prince where we finished our last day with dinner and a final reflection.
As our experience comes to a close, it has been such a unique and rewarding time to reflect on. The people we have met, stories exchanged, laughs shared and the unending things we have learned will stay with us forever. Although we may have began this journey thinking about what we might contribute to Ayiti, we can't help but end our experience in awe and appreciation for all that Ayiti has given us. Traveling and learning about other cultures is something that anyone who is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do should experience- working in a community different from one's own can only teach you more about yourself. We have learned so much about Ayiti, ourselves and each other.
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| Our view for the day |
-Lezah and Courtney
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