29 January 2010

I completed some negotiations today for the purchase of a few items. Once I had approval I gave the information to the Dominican Brothers here who "reviewed" the cost with the vendors and were able to secure a little better price. I wonder if it would help if I had them do that for me in the states.

A plane load of supplies was supposed to arrive this afternoon, we would then take it to the border and cross first thing in the morning, make the delivery then get out before dark. The plane has not arrived yet but there is still a possibility.

We have been loading another truck of supplies here at the area office. All by hand. Do you have any idea how many 125 lb bags of rice and beans fit into a 45' container. The missionaries from the MTC came over in the morning and spent a little over an hour. Kahow's son was with the group. He said to tell his mother hello. He looked good. I have pictures, but the attachement is in the hotel room, so maybe tomorrow if I don't go to Haiti.

This afternoon we have been loading with the local young men. It was much easier with all the missionaries. Many hands is better. Even better would be a forklift.

Last night for dinner I had a green salad. I noticed a stringy thing that looked like a thin slice of bad meat. The waiter said it was egg plant. I had never seen stringy gray eggplant, but whatever, I ate it and it wasn't bad. Today I ate my rice, beans and chicken later in the afternoon so I shouldn't need to eat tonight.

If I don't post tomorrow it is because I am returning from Haiti.