Catherine the Great is in session...

....Today we went to visit the Citadelle. When we first started our tour at The King's Castle I learned about so many things in Haiti that I never knew about before. After our first tour it was off to the Citadelle. When we first arrived there we were bombarded with vendors selling bracelet's, necklaces, masks, paintings, and so much more. Whatever we did they were just trying to sell their things to us. When we were split up into groups for the pony ride up the huge mountain, it was so scary because two horse owners were fighting over me to ride their horse. The ride was so bumpy, and I am pretty sure that all of our legs are sore now. When we got the tour of the Citadelle it was so amazing, but when we got to the roof I was so scared that I was going to fall off. So I avoided the edge as much as possible. The worst thing about today was the horse ride down. It was so steep that I had to lean back that my back hurt. It was like all the men owning the horses were racing to get to the top and the bottom first. After our rough pony ride, we got back into the trucks, and then it was time to go to the market. When my group finally reached the main spot for selling it seemed like all I saw was black shoes everywhere in a pile. While we worked our way in there were scarfs hanging from the ceiling, and there was even a food section. It was so obvious that these people are desperate for money to feed their families, and we have the resources that they need. When we finally got home to Pastor Joseph's house we had a delicious meal (Thanks Eve Rose) and then it was all chill time. In my time I realised that VBS was officially over, and I really hope to see the kids at church tomorrow. I already miss them. The overall trip has been so life changing. I have been touched by God so many times, it almost seems impossible. It seems as though God solved all my fears that I thought I was going to have. I hope that this trip and experience will stay with me forever in life. I want to shout out to my mom. Mom! I miss you so much! So do Sarah and of course Dad. I can't wait to come home and see you again. Love you! I really want to thank all the Pastors at Kenwood for making this trip possible, especially Pastor Jeremy and all the parents for being willing to come with us! Thanks again!