Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Roadblock!

So today started off like any other day in Haiti. Up at 5:30 for breakfast and on the road at 6 to make it to the job site by 7. About half way into the drive our bus driver pulled over for what seemed to be no apparent reason and got out of the bus. Come to find out about 500 feet ahead of where we pulled over there was a "political demonstration" blocking the road. We waited for a few minutes to see if it would clear out and decided it would be better to turn around and head back to the resort. We ride in a big bus to and from the job everyday and by the time we were turned around there was another roadblock set up behind us trapping us in between. Our driver got out and spoke with one of the people participating in the demonstrations and he was able to get us through. We made it back to the hotel and decided we would try our luck tomorrow. At about 2:30 some people showed up form Port au Prince and said that the road was now open so a few guys went into work to prep for one of our final foundation pours. Hopefully things are calmed down tomorrow but you never know what will happen here. The resort is completely safe so im content hanging out here until the the route is clear.

The good news is that I got some more time to try and figure this whole blog thing out. Here is a link to check out some pictures pictures from my trip so far.

Leave me some comments about anything you would like to know about life in Haiti!

3 comments:

  1. Are you trying to totally freak your mom out? You don't let her know about dangerous stuff-geez. Now email he and tell her everything is lovely, politically stable, and safe!!!

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  2. Hows the grub? Beers? this is J. T. by the way

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  3. Karl,

    I check your blog frequently and am finding your information about what you are experiencing in Haiti so interesting! It helps me think more about how many things we are able to take for granted in the US and gives me a little more insight to experience some of our immigrants have had coming to our little community. Love the pics! Beautiful kids with beautiful smiles! I'll keep following your posts! p.s.- Chuck only caught 1 northern at the Lida fishing derby yesterday.

    Love,Aunt Debbie

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