diary

Meeting Moïse Obin the grandson of one of Haiti's most important painters Philomené Obin. photo: @mariearago

A girl running down the steps of the Sans Souci palace where Henri Christophe lived. Photo: @mariearago

Haitian proverb: "Bourik chaje pa kanpe." A loaded donkey does not stand still. Photo: @mariearago

Bus in Cap Haiïtien.

Cap Haïtien. Photo: @mariearago

Arriving in Cap‑Haïtien, in the north of Haiti. This is where it all happened…where the slaves defeated the French, providing hope for the oppressed and terrifying oppressors worldwide. #haiti Photo: @mariearago

Traffic in downtown Port-au-Prince. After living here for more than two years I just started driving. It's like a video game. Photo: @mariearago

My friend Franck, a very talented drummer in the small village of Soukri, near Gonaïves, Haiti. Photo: @mariearago

Thanks for inviting me to post this week. This is Sunday morning in Haiti. I am going on a little day trip, leaving Port-au-Prince where I live. Photo: @mariearago

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