An experience for us, and one for the kids

This morning when we woke up it was a little louder than usual outside. We had been warned, but it was still a bit of a surprise. Right outside our front door had been turned into a little market.

There were about 10 women and 2 men all trying to sell the rich white people their wares. I think all of us found a few things to purchase, wanting to support the people of Hinche as opposed to just waiting until we were back in Port Au Prince.

They were all very friendly and respectful, and it was fun to look around the first time. But when we came out the second time with our money, there was a bit more aggression and desperation to have us buy something, because they knew it qould be their last opportunity. I felt a little guilty for not being able to buy something from everyone, but I was fairly happy with my purchases.

We arrived at the worksite later today, around 9:30am, and it has definitely felt a lot like a Saturday. There's been a fair bit of waiting around, and you know when that happens, the boys start thinking of ways to pass the time.

Even just them thinking is usually a dangerous thing, but when they get bored, it's usually time to duck and cover. Today however turned out to be different, and Cam and James took it upon themselves to create stilts for the kids. They made two pairs and the kids had a ball with them. But once two boys started fighting over them, and the one picked up some rebar to hit the other, the principal called the stilts quits until after lunch.

Since lunch just passed the kids have picked them up again, and all seems to be going well. Probably one more blog to come tonight!