We have landed! The flight to San Juan actually arrived 15 minutes early. However the "puddle jumper" from San Juan to Port-au-Prince really labored to make the 400 mile trip. Thankfully all the luggage arrived with us; and since our plane of 80 or so passengers was the only arrival, processing through immigration, baggage claim and customs was quite manageable. The current layout for passenger pickup requires deplaning passengers to walk from the "hanger" customs area back to near the original (pre-earthquake) area (50 yards or so) pushing baggage carts overloaded with luggage all the while telling would be porters that their assistance was not needed.
Dan was there to meet us and to get us loaded into an 11-passenger taxi with our luggage on a roof rack. The drive to the guest house was a typical adventure on the roads in Port-au-Prince. The current plan for our week is to work at Place L'or (near Leogane) adding an extension to the newly constructed pole barn. We'll be staying at the Petit Goave campground and making the half-hour one-way daily commute in a 4-door pickup --- guess who gets to ride in the truck bed.
As far as I know now, there is no internet access from either of those sites. So unless I learn otherwise, there is not likely to be further posting on the blog until Saturday when we should be back in Port.
Several of you have expressed your interest in our trip and are praying on our behalf. Your interest and prayers are deeply appreciated. By your participation you are partners with us. THANKS and keep praying.
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