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This is a diary of my photo-documentary of Haiti:
Port au Prince, Jacmel, Carrefour, Leogagne, The Massif de la Selle region,
Mt. Jacmel, Sacre Ceour and Petionville.

Hugeaux is an artist and photographer. He is the creator of ARTE MECCO.

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Final Entry

The Haitian Diaries
August 16 - 19, 2009
By Hugeaux
www.Hugeaux.com

This is the revision of the 34 page original manuscript.
Revised by Hugeaux

Haiti is one hour behind Eastern Standard Time.


Return flight entry

The return flight from Haiti was very interesting. The plane was full. I sat with 2 other Haitian gentlemen around my age and we talked about everything from Haitian politics to the new resort Haiti is planning for the island Gonave. We laughed, talked, shared beliefs and laughed some more. I told them about all the Haitian history which exists in the museums in The Capital. They were really amazed. They stated they were born and raised in Haiti and didn’t know these museums existed. They told me the story about the theft of the original Neg Mawom statue. They mentioned that the Neg Mawon now on the square across La Palais Nacional is a reproduction. They mentioned that the theft happened so smoothly that it just disappeared and reappeared. They mentioned it happen several years ago. I found this story very interesting. Truth or Fiction this is interesting listening. We laughed about how the lights in Haiti go on and off, unexpectedly, and they mentioned that it was all political. They talked about how Haitian politics is the politics of self preservation. As we were filling out our custom forms, I declared my 2 bottles of Haitian rhum, they told me the story of Petionville. They mentioned that Petionville is the richest area in all Haiti. That Petionville is a city of old family wealth that never changes hands, but stays in the family. I told them about the great deal I got with the airline and they mentioned they will check it out. One of the gentlemen mentioned he lives in the United States of America for 6 months and returns to Haiti for 6 months. I mentioned to him that he needs to check out the airline I mentioned. The other gentlemen mentioned that he owns a security company in Haiti and now that his business is doing well, the governments wants a piece of the action. We talked the entire 2 hours of the flight. This has been a very enjoyable journey in my life. I have new friends and was given the warm welcome to come back again. I just might do that. What can I say about Haiti. Haiti is a gem. Haiti is a black diamond. Haiti is a place for romance. Haiti is a place of ecological beauty. Haiti is a paradise and I only saw a small glimpse of this black diamond. I want to thank all the staff at La Plaza Hotel , 10 rue Capois, Champs de Mars, Port au Prince Haiti. La Plaza Hotel is a tropical paradise. I shall like to thank Avis car rental who made my driving smooth, just a few bumps. I would like to thank all the beautiful people of this Black Republik Haiti

Lastly, I shall like to thank God Almighty for showing me this beautiful Black Republik Haiti
…..Aye! Aye! Ayiti (Haiti)

Hugeaux
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