Another day off from school.

Today is another day off from school.  The children all planned their day last evening.  The girls were excited about going with Cawol to the water source on the mountain to wash their clothes.  The boys lined up their chores.  So, this morning after a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs with Haitian salami, locally baked bread, and a banana, the girls set off for their adventure.  With picnic bags and clothes to be washed perched in basins on their heads, they happily walked toward the mountain trail that leads to the water source.  This afternoon everyone will stay in and study for exams coming up next week.

The water pump that supplies water to the parish buildings is broken so that all the water must be carried to the house.  Laundry is usually done at home but now that the pump isn’t pumping water, major laundry is done on the mountain. 

                                         Rodiana is sad because her sisters left her at home.