It’s been 2 months since I left Haiti, and truth is, it’s been tough being away from the sun, the clear water beaches, the coconut trees, organic food, fresh seafood that were caught 15 minutes before they ended up on the stove, the mountains, the feeling of patriotism within a great nation, wednesdays at Best Western and the list goes on…It’s been tough being away from it all. And due to this great deal of nostalgia for the country for which I yearn, I created this video to give you a sense of what you’ve been missing, but mostly to remind me of how lucky I am to have experienced this beautiful nation with beautiful people. Enjoy!
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Haiti: Adventures in the Southern Department
Dear readers,
Are you at that point where you’re saying to yourself “That’s it! If she doesn’t stop posting those pictures of Haiti, I will get a ticket soon and head to Haiti!”? Are you at that point where you feel nostalgic for everything “Haitian”? Are you at that point where your perception of Haiti has changed from what you usually see in the media? Are you at that point where you’re having positive conversations about Haiti? Or are you not there..yet?
If you’re not at those points, that’s okay. But I will continue to show you the gorgeous sides of my birth country and everything you barely see. I will continue being that “Haiti” girl, to whom you can come and ask all your “Haiti” questions. I will continue flooding your Facebook newsfeeds, your twitter timelines and your WordPress newsfeeds with the sights I encounter in Haiti. And why do I do this, you may ask? Well, it’s simple: Haiti is beautiful and I want you to know, see and one day experience it on your own. I refuse to be like the many NGO workers, expats or workers of other international organizations who come to Haiti, live in the biggest/nicest houses with every amenities you can think of, drive the nicest most expensive cars and yet their online posts are only about the “poverty” in Haiti and their “projects”. I refuse to be a part of this hypocritical cycle that contributes to the detriment of Haiti’s image. With this said, I present to you images, taken by me, during my weekend trip to the south of Haiti. I visited Les Cayes, Port-Salut, 500 Marches (The 500 steps of pilgrimage), Grotte Marie-Jeanne (The Cave) in Port-a-Piment, Saut-Mathurine in Camp-Perrin and the Botanical Garden of Les Cayes..
The Cathedral in Les Cayes.
Untouched beach across from Ile-a-Vache
The side of the road. Island life.
The view while climbing the mountain to get to the cave aka Grotte Marie-Jeanne
The cave- Grotte Marie-Jeanne.
The cave- Grotte Marie-Jeanne.
Selfie with the caved elephants discovered in the cave. It is believed that this elephant may have been caved by the Marroon slaves or the Native Indians who resided on the island before Columbus’ arrival.
500 Marches. Pilgrimage consisting of clinbing 500 steps to the top of the mountain. It is indeed the longest pilgrimage walk in the world.
Hand-made bags seen on the beach at Port-Salut. Best believe I got myself one!
Typical hand-made Haitian hats seen at Port-Salut’s beach.
Sunset from Port-Salut.
Road leading to the house where Haitian leaders met to discuss the war to Haitian Independence.
The house where Haitian leaders meet to discuss the war to Haitian Independence in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s.
The ruins of the house where Haitian leaders meet to discuss the war to Haitian Independence in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s.
View from the ruins of the house where Haitian leaders meet to discuss the war to Haitian Independence in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s.
Saut-Mathurine Waterfall. Yes, it is really this blue!
Saut-Mathurine Waterfall. Yes, it is really this blue!
Nature’s pool, created by the river. and yes it is also this blue!
View from my hotel room at Le Recul Hotel.
The Botanical Garden of Les Cayes.
The Botanical Garden of Les Cayes.
The Botanical Garden of Les Cayes.
Haiti: A Different Perspective 