Bridge crossing Cap Haitien, Haiti, Feb. 2010

Cap Haitien, Haiti, taken by my wife Jennifer on her medical mission there in Feb. 2010. This is SHADA, the poorest area in Cap. This was taken on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent (Ash Wednesday) began. Note that Carnival was cancelled for obvious reasons ... instead, the marchers in the procession all wore white, carrying rosaries marching from the Cap Haitien Airport through town in honor of those that had died in the earthquake. Jen held a small camera out the window to get the look-and-feel of the people in this town, which is located on the North Coast. While not directly hit with by the earthquake, it is now full of refugees, some the saddest of cases.

Although there is garbage in the streets, the people are spirited and proud. Jen noted that you will never see a Haitian in this area without the cleanest of clothing, always bleached and fully pressed. This clip gives a good feel of the people walking the streets.

Our blog for the trip can be found at: http://saintanthonysclinic.wordpress.com

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[WWFKANERULES]

What about the Dog??

[wimboathens]

I was in Cap Haitien on March 3rd.

[mrscronk12404]

Was this pre- or post-earthquake? It reminds me of Port-au-Prince when I went in July of 2010. God bless Jennifer for her work and you for your service to our country.

[Aznfat901]

thats kind of similar to a call of duty modern warfare 2

scene lol near the beginning

[kaaren2]

How did Jennifer decide to work in Haiti?

[JRDawdy]

sadface