Friday, August 2, 2013

Kenscoff Mountain Walk - Part 4

 


On the next mountain top is a small pine forest.


A crop growing near the edge of a mountainside - carrots and beets.


Another view of the landslide area.


The 'near' school. This building is also the 'near' church.


One of President Martelly's efforts as president is to help children go to school. The PSUGO program is an education program where the government pays the school directors a sum of money per student for grades 1 and 2. In the future it is the government's goal that education is possible for all children in all grades.


A spotted cow.


A goat tethered in a field.


This poor cow is tied on a rope on this slope. You can see the steepness of the slope by looking at the large tree to the left.


Erol gives a thumbs up!


Janise getting close to the mountain's edge.


A steep slope!


The mountains in the distance.


People who live here are in excellent shape! They walk great distances every day over this mountainous terrain.


A view of the road lower down the mountain.


A view walking down to Pastor Pierre's church/school. The church on the mountain top!


A wall separates something at the top of this mountain.


Jake and Pastor Pierre chatting.


Climbing down from Pastor Pierre's church/school down to the main road.


You have to watch your footing here.


An elderly man Jake met walking on the mountain road/trail.


A rest stop.


Another great view of the mountains.


A mountain crest trail leads to this small home.


Imagine what this area would look like completely forested. That is how Haiti used to be.


Meeting some children on the mountain road/trail.


Playing soccer.


Jake showing children some photos.


The sun is starting to set. Erol is cold :)


So is Amos :)


The next morning a warm cup of coffee was a start to the day :)

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