Today Bonnie and Mike played tour guides. They ran us all over the island for all the highlights. We went from the richest areas to the poorest ones. And there is a huge difference. It is heartbreaking to see and hear about all the poor people here, and the suffering that goes on. There are people that live in the bushes. We were in the middle of nowhere coming back from a beach when we passed a mother and son on the road walking. Mike stopped and Bonnie hopped out and offered them a ride. We put the woman in the back seat with Evelyn and I and the 14 year old son in the back trunk area. The woman started crying and was so greatful for the ride. She was on her way to work and had to walk probably about 4-5 miles to find a jettney (a illegal taxi run by anyone that wants to drive around). Of course I was crying too. She said that they lived in a house, but the government had given it too them and it is too far away from work.
One of the fun places we went was to the pirate caves. It was also out in the middle of nowwhere. We climbed down the ladder into the caves. I took my shoes off and walked in the ocean to cool off. I'm telling you, it is hot, hot, hot! It feels like China.
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That is a beautiful picture. I just want to jump right on in that water! ;) Glad you are having fun and sharing your adventures with us :)
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