HAITI ON A HOT DAY

everything was so bright! painted in neons, i couldn't help but smile when i looked at them. these are the shelters where victims from the haiti earthquake have been relocated by the humanitarian organization i was filming for, good neighbors. these happy homes are filled with people who otherwise had nowhere to go and now live just feet away from a water pump and are safe and comfortable. what a true blessing it is! and quite a humbling sight to see.

kids ran freely, but very decidedly as when the temperatures rise so high they take care not to waste their energy. each takes its turn at the pump, and with an upward downward motion the littles bounce on their tip toes as they try to keep rhythm. they're curious beings, always staring into our foreign faces with questioning eyes. everywhere we went, a pack of children followed and we dropped pieces of candy to dusty hands and watched as they quickly unwrapped the taffy, popping it into their mouths in a matter of seconds.