Third Day - Tom Fraser

Wowzer I'm tired. Another full day today, starting with a trip to Gonaive to get some tools and check out some shipping containers. Nice bumpy 30 minute ride reminiscent of a wooden roller coaster, minus the corndog and popcorn on the wind. Also got to see the market area, which was a wonderful experience. After rounding up the supplies we needed, we drove t o the north side to an actual shipping yard where, after some sweet talking, MVP and I were allowed inside to look at the 4 they had set aside for us, which were all in relatively good condition.

After a quick lunch, we got out to the field again to finish clearing off the soccer field (one goal of which had a 12" concrete slab underneath), level out the remainder of the bball court, and frame in the first section. A rainstorm at 4:30 pushed us off the field, but we spent the next couple hours playing with the children, listening to some Haitian acoustic guitar, and Kristen getting her hair braided. After which, dinner was a absolutely delicious meal of more traditional Haitian food...rice and beans, goat, fried plantains, and some awesome mango. Seriously, Haitian mango is world changing. Tomorrow we should get the rest of the lumber we need to frame in at least half and begin pouring, which is pretty exciting. Also on the agenda is setting up two swingsets and staking out the placement of our project. I will try and keep the photos coming, so here's a slice of today. Enjoy, and love you all!

Tom