I did not expect such luxury while in Haiti. We stayed in a large and beautiful guesthouse with beds to sleep in, air conditioning and running water. Our showers were just a trickle of cold water, but it felt nice after being so hot all day. We were unable to brush our teeth with the running water and had to be careful not to swallow any water in the shower due to parasites. However, we were provided clean drinking water the entire time there.
I also felt completely safe while there. The guesthouse was in a compound, surrounded by high concrete walls with razor wire at the top. You could only enter through a large gate that was always locked. At night, three guard dogs were released on the grounds of the compound for added protection.
Smith and Katia (the directors of the orphanage) prepared all our meals and they were delicious. We ate a really yummy chicken and rice dish, goat, spaghetti, and a stew with dumplings in it. Katia is a great cook and so hospitable. She did a fantastic job cooking for all of us!
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