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Haitian recycled art
Haiti has, of course, some of the most remarkable
art in the world.
These images are of the folk art of wall sculptures using recycled
oil drums.
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Other Animals
The farm animals appeared to be
in better health than the dogs.
Most farm animals are considered to be quite valuable - they are
kept almost like a "bank account",
and are sold when the need for cash arises.
The goats who were left to wander and graze
looked, indeed, quite healthy - but goats are incredible survivors.
The sheep appeared less thrifty. It was interesting that the sheeps'
tails were not docked.
The farm animals roam about the streets;
I saw several goats and a pig hanging out at a filling station.
Presumably there are no city ordinances against farm animals. Certainly,
one hears roosters at all hours.
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Donkeys grazing
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Goat tied out
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Goat
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Goat tied
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Goats
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Sheep wandering
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Sheep
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Mama pig and piglets
wandering the streets
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"Patience" the pig. Apparently a much loved pet.
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Large pigs sleeping
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Mama pig and piglets
wandering the streets
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Yagui - one of the few "owned" dogs I met
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Interesting Features of Daily Life
Haitian daily life has many differences from
what most Americans are used to. I found them all fascinating.
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The holes in the sidewalks. This is an old sewer lane in Petionville;
however, throughout Port au Prince there are both small and man-sized
holes that, for the non-surefooted, could be fatal. Especially at
night when there is no electricity.
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Andre the flower seller - he comes to your door on Saturday mornings.
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They sell everything imaginable on the streets. I bought a few Kreyol
grammar books from this book seller.
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Entrance to the local bank. We had to be frisked and sign in with
photo ID to enter the bank.
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Please leave your guns outside the bank.
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Gingerbread architecture at the famous Oloffson hotel (ref Graham
Greene's The Comedians)
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November is the season of Gedeh - the Loa (god) of Death.
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The Oloffson hotel is a gathering place for foreign journalists
and other interesting peoplel
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Satellite above a busy street market area
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Old house - this style is quite prevalent throughout Port au Prince.
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Life on the rooftops
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Advertisements adorn the streets inviting people to concerts, dances,
and theatre.
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Inspirational Signs
You cannot go anywhere in Port au Prince
without being inspired... if you can read, that is.
The illiteracy rate in Haiti is unfortunately very high.
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"Members of the private sector: unite, get involved for the
good of the country."
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"Haiti extends its arms and cries "pity"."
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"Justice, peace, work, production, development"
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Abstinence, faithfulness, or just a good condom!
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