Yesterday afternoon we boarded a tap-tap to transport us to downtown Port-au-Prince to see the remains of the National Palace and other sites post earthquake. Traveling in a tap-tap in an exciting adventure in itself; we seemed to be flying through the town on dirt roads holding on for dear life. We parked the tap-tap and walked two blocks to the National Palace and encountered the final day of Karnaval: a celebration of Haiti's history. Each group participating in the parade visually depicted an aspect of Haitian culture. I was especially captivated by the group portraying cholera and the impact on the people of Haiti, as well as a group depicting the issue of single mothers. There are many photos to post later, but in the meantime, here is the photo of the day!
Great photo Renée! Can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori.... I was hoping you all could see the Karnaval. I can't wait to "sit and hear" all about the trip/experiences and what God is teaching each of you. Already prayed for everyone today and will continue throughout the day
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Luke 11:33-36 (New International Version, ©2011)
The Lamp of the Body
33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy,[a] your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy,[b] your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”