A couple of men dismounting from a pickup, likely involved with the work here, which revolves around recovering rebar from all the vast rubble, such as seen in the pile in the background, for resale, as well as any other iron or steel objects that might be sellable or tradeable.
Hard-working man!
As we approach downtown, we drive past a woodcraft market. Haitians are expert wood-craftsmen and women.
We have now parked in front of the National Palace, that is, what is left of it. However what is different now is that the government has put up posters of future architectural projects to revive downtown and the government buildings, so at least there is a graphic vision for the future.
Georgianne (body holding camera) and I perched on the palace fence ledge for some higher angle shots.
Across the street, the Champs de Mars IDP camp, a huge tent city extending blocks and beset with all kinds of problems.
Closeup of the camp.
Closeup of one of the future architectural projects, framed in front of the existing devastation.
Another artistic rendition of the future.
Two kids, curious and hungry, and speaking Creole, tried to cross the language barrier with me and my primitive French.
An artist shows up, selling his canvases.
He started showcasing his works for us. Very distinct style, but also very Haitian. Awesome stuff! In New York he might be a sensation.
Andre is studying them now.
Closeup of an oil painting
Another one
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