Today I hit the trail in Port au Prince. Sugar is historically significant to Haiti – the nation was founded on the commodity, and it was a major player in the economy until the mid-eighties. Sugar Mills still dot the port area, and cane sellers can be seen on every corner.
Taking pictures has been tough. There are cues of people waiting for food aid and armed combat officers. Flattened buildings are ubiquitous. Added to this is a burgeoning foreign influence. Haitians are proud, strong, warm people. They don’t want to be pictured in these moments. Some moments should perhaps remain private. People deserve dignity. And really, I have nothing to add to this particular narrative. It’s been said.
munching on cane
shaving cane
