Well, it feels that way!
But, gosh, I’m grateful that Lucy, my dog, and I are in Miami, still in the cozy hotel room where we spent the night. We leave a bit later this morning to travel to Kentucky by way of Chicago. It is an enormous relief to be this much closer to “home”–in this case the place where my family still lives. I miss them!
In the meantime–a few more photos of Haiti, my other home. Hope you enjoy!
"Pancaked" buildings are still a common sight in Port-au-Prince.
Camps of "internally displaced persons" are equally common. 1.3 million people are still homeless in Port-au-Prince.
Kathy with children in Cabaret, so excited by images of themselves displayed on the back of the digital camera, they knocked me to the ground at one point in the midst of their enthusiasm.
- The view of Port-au-Prince from my other home in Haiti.
Hopefully, Sara will join me soon—home for the Holidays!
Buona continuazione, Kathy! Nearly there …
Lovely photos – looks like a beautiful and troubled place.
Sunshine xx
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Yes, it seems almost perpetually troubled. And it is a Caribbean island–incredible beaches and mountains, lovely weather. Strange mix of fabulous and not so good. But, I’m home! Two weeks home! Thanks for the prayers!
Kathy
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At least you’re one “step” closer to home.
Lucy, the seasoned international traveler! I don’t think ANY hotel would allow Rosie to come and stay . . .
Miami to Kentucky via Chicago? How many hours of travel is that?
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The strange thing about Lucy is this–she is not always the most well-behaved dog–but when we’re traveling she’s an angel. She just loves to be going somewhere, anywhere, I think.
It’s 7 hours of travel from Miami to Lexington, by way of Chicago–not so bad. I’d gotten used to the 25 to 30 hour travel to Vietnam, so this actually is tolerable. I still feel human when I arrive.
By the way, I’m home!!!!!
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Hope the second leg of your journey goes smoothly too, Kathy!
Wendy
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Thanks, Wendy! I’m home now–hard to believe, but, gosh, it feels good! And we have snow–which I had been hoping for!
Hope you are well,
Kathy
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Oh…I hope you brought along your coat…just saw the weather for Chicago…lets just say it’s going to be very cold. 🙂 Safe trip home.
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Were you a meteorologist in a former life? Glad I can count on you to keep me up to date on these things! But, gosh, as you warned the other day, it’s cold here–and snowing!
Here being Lexington——-I’m home!
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Glad you’re on the way home.
1.3 million homeless. Wow.
The children look happy and healthy.
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So great to hear from you, Marianne! And guess what? I’m home!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Good to hear that you made it home safe. Have a wonderful time with your family!
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