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The Thief Comes To …
Before this all happened, I was typing up our final conclusions of the Run For Life event. Attempting to muster up enough energy to give a decent conclusion of the event. It was the day after Barry finished the 315 mile run, and we had finally arrived back home after 17 days on the…
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RFL: Ending Day 8
Over half way done! 183.4 miles Barry has crossed Haiti. We now travel North up the mountains of Haiti through to Cap-Haitien. Lots has happened along this journey. Barry has continued to run across Haiti. We have been working hard to support him along the way. Our accommodations have been wonderful. We have stayed with different organizations…
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RFL: Ending Day 3
The run continues! Yesterday, during the evening, we took a moment of silence as it has been 3 years since the earthquake. Our place was by the ocean – so we went down to gather as a group. It’s hard to put into words what this is about. It’s obviously much more then Barry running.…
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Run For Life Series: RFL
This will be the first of a series. As you may or may not know, we are on a two week journey through Haiti. It is to support my best Australian friend, Barry. I must confess, he might be the only Australian I know :-). He will run 315 miles – coast to coast – through Haiti.…
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Christmas Party in Haiti 2013
We were in Haiti again this year for Christmas. Technically we had two Christmas parties. One with some guests and friends and the other with our guest house staff. On Christmas, we had a progressive dinner with our friends who live around us. We stopped at one house for appetizers, then the next for the…
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A Social Network Christmas
Enjoy the Christmas story via Facebook… On another note… I read the following this morning from John’s blog. Thought I would re-post a part of it below: God didn’t send an Abraham, a Joshua, an Elisha, a Moses, no He sent a baby. How crazy or better put, how like God that is, to do what would never occur…
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Highlights From the Past Month
Merry Christmas to you! We miss you and hope you are getting to enjoy the winter! Let us know how things are going – we would love to hear from you! A lot has happened this last month from leaks coming from strange areas to… well… Finding a time portal in Haiti: Let’s take a…
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Fried Haitian Accra Recipe
Haitian Accra Recipe Accra is Ryan’s favorite Haitian food! It can be eaten as an appetizer or as a side to chicken, beef, fish, or anything you want. It is best when eaten with pikliz on top, so I encourage you to check out that recipe and make both for the same meal. *Do not confuse…
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3 Things I Can’t Get Off My Mind – Toilets, Cell Phones, and Second Hand Laptops
Recently I’ve had a few conversations with different workers at the guesthouse that I can’t seem to comprehend. Even after being here for a bit of time, there are some things as Americans we just can’t relate to or understand – ever. One of our workers is trying to fix up her house. It’s just a little…
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Haitian Pikliz – Spicy Pickled Vegetables
Pikliz (Spicy Pickled Vegetables) Pikliz are a staple food here in Haiti. They are served as a side-dish at most meals. Though they look a lot like coleslaw, don’t be deceived! They taste a lot different and have a huge kick with every bite. Ingredients: Cabbage – 2 heads 4 – 8 Hot peppers (scotch…