Diane Shepherd
@enigmadi
American looking for information about Haiti
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Lives in Big Sandy, TN
Registration: 09 September 2012
Translation for recipe by enigmadi
Hi -- I tried some wonderful hot chocolate at a market, and bought a package of Chokola Peyi. I cannot understand the directions, and hope someone can help: 1 tablette Choko Towo (I understand this) 1 morceau de cannelle (???) 600 ml de lait ...
If I didn't say thank you before...thank you ! Read More
Translation for recipe by enigmadi
Hi -- I tried some wonderful hot chocolate at a market, and bought a package of Chokola Peyi. I cannot understand the directions, and hope someone can help: 1 tablette Choko Towo (I understand this) 1 morceau de cannelle (???) 600 ml de lait ...
I have never seen it in a store in the US...possibly in a Haitian community in the US? Read More
Translation for recipe by enigmadi
Hi -- I tried some wonderful hot chocolate at a market, and bought a package of Chokola Peyi. I cannot understand the directions, and hope someone can help: 1 tablette Choko Towo (I understand this) 1 morceau de cannelle (???) 600 ml de lait ...
The chocolate is called Choko Towo. It is three tablets to the package. I bought it at Belmart in Tabarre. Read More
Translation for recipe by enigmadi
Hi -- I tried some wonderful hot chocolate at a market, and bought a package of Chokola Peyi. I cannot understand the directions, and hope someone can help: 1 tablette Choko Towo (I understand this) 1 morceau de cannelle (???) 600 ml de lait ...
Oh! Thank you so much! It was wonderful chocolate when I tried it. Now I can make it! Read More
Translation for recipe by enigmadi
Hi -- I tried some wonderful hot chocolate at a market, and bought a package of Chokola Peyi. I cannot understand the directions, and hope someone can help: 1 tablette Choko Towo (I understand this) 1 morceau de cannelle (???) 600 ml de lait ...
Yes...Haitian Creole translations are sketchy at best, lol! \ Read More
Translation for recipe
Hi -- I tried some wonderful hot chocolate at a market, and bought a package of Chokola Peyi. I cannot understand the directions, and hope someone can help: 1 tablette Choko Towo (I understand this) 1 morceau de cannelle (???) 600 ml de lait ... Read More
How prevalent is anti-white racism in Haiti?
Just returned from another trip to Haiti. Although we were warned away from some areas and travel after dark, we traveled to outlying areas and were treated very well by those we met. I love Haiti and her people (although I find the ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Haiti
I did not have any preconceived ideas when I traveled the first time to Haiti right after the earthquake. For me, the idea that all foreigners are "riche" is not true. I serve at a small orphanage where paying the bills can be difficult. ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Haiti
I don't live in Haiti full-time; I travel there about once a year. Since electrical service is "iffy" at best (frequent disruptions and outages), be prepared for the heat without A/C (some people have generators for those times). ... Read More
Environmental protection in Haiti
I understand that styrofoam has been outlawed in Haiti. Otherwise, there seems to be little else done. Read More
Volunteering in Haiti
Many families were destroyed during the 2010 earthquake. Orphanages can always use assistance. There is a great need for medical care, and the needs of the elderly are under-served. Read More
How prevalent is anti-white racism in Haiti?
I stayed with a Haitian pastor and his family and was the only "white" person in the community. I never experienced anti-white racism; on the contrary, I felt welcome and safe. (This was not a rich area.) As is true anywhere, you have ... Read More
Number of white Haitians in Port-au-Prince by Philippe Cadet
I'm white and I would like to live in P茅tionville, which is near Port-au-Prince. I am wondering, how many white Haitians live in the P-A-P area? I would like to know because I don't like looking different from everybody else, and I am ...
LOL ! I sometimes "forget" I'm blan. Read More
Number of white Haitians in Port-au-Prince by Philippe Cadet
I'm white and I would like to live in P茅tionville, which is near Port-au-Prince. I am wondering, how many white Haitians live in the P-A-P area? I would like to know because I don't like looking different from everybody else, and I am ...
I agree...being in the minority is a first for many North American visitors to Haiti. At times I "forget" that I am caucasian...easy if you relate to others as "humans". I think this person's discomfort would be obvious and ... Read More
I really want to live in Haiti but look different by Haitiguy
Hi everyone I know this may be off topic a little, and honestly, I'm not trying to sound racist, because I'm not at all, but just troubled. I would love to live in Haiti. I think it is a beautiful country, and I have seen more to it than the ...
I share your love of Haiti. I have made several visits to Haiti, including right after the earthquake in 2010. During these trips I have on occasion been the only caucasian (and a woman at that). I stayed for two weeks with a Haitian pastor and ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Haiti by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Haiti. What recommendations would you give ...
I pray that I will return to live in Haiti in the future. HOWEVER, the high cost of housing (compared to other nations in the Caribbean) could make that very difficult. Read More
The other side of the Haitian postcard
Dear Valliere25 -- Thank you...I will contact you on my next trip to Haiti. I hope to travel to the wedding of friends there in December. However, realistically, it will be probably be sometime after the first of the year. Read More
The other side of the Haitian postcard
Just returned today from two weeks of missions work at a small orphanage in Croix des Bouquet, an area I have become familiar with over past three visits (one two-and-a-half months right after the 2010 earthquake). Nice house and great lot with ... Read More
Mail to Haiti by enigmadi
Is it possible to send mail to Haiti via the US Postal Service? Does Haiti have a postal system?
I don't mean to sound stupid, but would I use my friend's address in Sarthe? Read More
Mail to Haiti
Is it possible to send mail to Haiti via the US Postal Service? Does Haiti have a postal system? Read More
5 good reasons for living in Haiti by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Haiti, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
See 11-19-12. I was simply responding to colostar. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Haiti by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Haiti, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I'll concede it isn't the poorest in world. Actually, between 77% and 80% (World Bank and CIA World Factbook) of Haiti's population live below poverty level with 53% living in what is described as "abject" poverty. Haiti is listed as #19 on 20 ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Haiti by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Haiti, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. Definitely the people: warm, funny, welcoming. 2. Deep, abiding faith of Christian Haitians. They humble me. 3. Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Haitians. 4. Warm weather. 5. Slower pace (although there is always ... Read More