In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue...to Haiti!
Children are taught in French in school. They don't have a Creole class even though Creole is the official language.
Haiti's currency is the Haitian Dollar. However, the dollar doesn't actually exist. It is all in gourdes. When you go to the market, the price will be in dollars. There are about 44 gourdes to 1 Haitian dollar and about 8 Haitian dollars to $1 US. Confused? Me too!
I see almost as many Haitians walking a goat or cow as I would Americans walking their dog. I love that! The goats are cute. Really cute.
Geckos are often guests at dinner.
Geckos make noises like birds when in love….according to my sister. ;)
When counting in Creole, it is all very normal until you get to 70. Instead of counting 71, 72, 73 ect. You say 60 11, 60 12, 60 13 ect. Once you get to 80 you are back to normal….until 90 then its weird again.
Also, I spent the last 30 minutes trying to get some pictures on here. Slow internet and a computer freeze means only two pictures made it.
At New Horizons Orphanage
One of Haiti's Beautiful Beaches
I think your sister's right!! ;)
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