Time is already flying by. By this time tomorrow I will have been in Haiti for three weeks. I am starting my second week of work, and I am gradually getting in the swing of things. It is so exciting to read and hear about the different types of business that are proposed here in Haiti. Among them are two agricultural projects that aim to improve the livelihoods of farmers. One proposes to grow castor plants in order to use the oil in natural hair care products. The other aims to grow potatoes in the country’s mountain region, process them, and provide their nutritional value to school age children for lunch.
During my down time I spend time with my family here whom I sparingly get to see otherwise. Though I proficiently understand Kreyol, speaking it is another story. Born to Haitian parents and living in America doesn’t make you an expert in culture, history, way of life or language. So as I adjust and adapt, I am soaking in my surroundings and the warm warm sun.
