Planning trip to Haiti

I am in the early stages of planning my trip to Haiti. This will be my first trip since February 2005. But previous to that trip, I have been to Haiti at least 40 different times, beginning in 1984. On most of those trips I organized and planned the visit for people all over the United States, to go to experience what life is like in Haiti, to work alongside of the Missionary Sisters of Charity, to talk with people serving in various positions with the US Government, Haitian Government, Social Service Agencies, and to visit in rural villages. I fell in love with the Haitian people, became engrossed in the political issues facing that country, followed the election and overthrow of various governments, and had a chance to talk with various Presidents of the country (including Aristide).

This trip to Haiti is to allow me to experience what is currently happening in the country following the devastating earthquake. I will have access to the internet while in the country, and so plan to post my reflections and some of my pictures on this blog. Welcome to the journey.