Wednesday, October 19, 2011
With a little research, I found the caves of Haiti project where I learned that although a lot of caves have been found, there has only been 2 explorations done in Haiti prior to the group working on them in 2008. Imagine the history hiding inside those walls! I'm a living history fanatic. I mean, real artifacts and pictographs from the indigenous people are hiding inside those caves! Things like this excite me and it breaks my heart that they exist and we don't get the chance to explore and appreciate them.
Mystery surround those caves in Haiti, with lots of folklore tales and voudou ceremonies that keep some people away. Those, like or otherwise who do frequent those caves with no guides and precaution destroy a lot historical artifacts and leave things behind like graffiti, unfortunately.
At any rate, I hope to be able to visit at least one of the caves someday. Preferrably one without any big spiders... or any deadly animals. Which probably means if I make it to one, I'll just stand outside and take pictures ha!
Check out the project started in 2009 here http://www.cavesofhaiti.org/Les-Grottes,2.html sorry but the site is in French.
Here are some pictures of Grotte Marie-Jeanne, which is possibly the biggest cave in the Caribbean. It's a series of caves that is situated in the Southwest region of Haiti, part of the "Massif de la Hotte" area. It's in Port a Piment
Enjoy!
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| Port a Piment |
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| grafiti :( |
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| Lots of species of tarantulas found. Um no thank you lol |
it's in English :)
Monday, September 26, 2011
I haven't been thrilled with how unfit I've become lately, so I've finally gotten serious about getting back to healthy habits. I started eating healthier... but I cannot give up my favorite food. banann avek pwason!!! Remember the last Haitian Plate!
So I've resolved to make them differently now no more frying! So this is how I eat my bannan avek pwason
In another note, I finally used the pool yesterday. Makes no sense to have a pool and not use it... Of course it's not summer anymore so it's a good thing that Florida heat knows no season. It was in the upper 90's!
This has definitely solidify my #teamfitbody dreams. Maybe I should've done this earlier haha.
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| A combination of pose, sucking in and several shots to get this lol. By my bday I need to get this without trying :) |
Peep the garden in the background. I'm telling you these Haitians I live with know no boundaries. Kareman they have the backyard looking like a Haitian garden ... Well actually I enjoy the fresh food so I'm not complaining hehe.
-Stephie-
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Riddim Runway is a fashion show/benefit concert that takes place annually in southwest florida.
When I found out that all this show was free... You know my Haitian self had to make it there.
None of my friends were available so I dragged my mom and my little sister with me ( hey let's make it a family affair all we need to hear is "free")
Well we were late... no surprise there, but we did get to enjoy most of the show.We brought the canned food that we wanted to donate to the charity du jour ( a soup kitchen) and then we enjoyed the night
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| Every outfit here was less than 20 dollars! |
Fashion wise- we saw 3 collections and they were ok. most of the things I saw, I probably wouldn't wear but it was fun to watch them prance around the stage to awesome reggae music.
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| Ky-Enie |
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| Wayne Wonder!!! |
Music wise-We got to see Kehv, Ky Enie and Wayne Wonder. The first 2 I really didn't know much but my mom liked Kehv (she even wanted to buy his cd...I know right) I like Ky Enie and I love love Wayne Wonder :) I'm glad I got to hear some of his new songs along with oldies such as "no letting go"
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| with Keyv |
We were dancing, singing, laughing fools :)
It was so much fun and I'm glad I went with my mom, I didn't know she would enjoy it so much. She's now telling everybody that she saw " superstar Wayne Ronda" hehe
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| Mama and little sis my loves |
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| Moi :) |
Oh and I took some really bad videos of Wayne Wonder lol here's one of the better ones
Friday, September 16, 2011
I saw this and thought I would share. It's for a great cause so if you find yourself in the area and if you like this kind of thing you should definitely stop by :)
http://thekanaval.com/
WHEN: Thursday, September 15th, 2011 7-9pm
WHERE: Blank Studios, 52 Walker Street, 3rd Floor
RSVP Essential: rsvp@thekanaval.com
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
When physical education was playing non-stop tag, jump roping with cousins and friends - double dutch. The days of "M'ap Li ak Kè Kontan", listening to the grownups tell folktales, feeling sorry for Bouki while being entertained by the wits of Malice (Bouki et Ti Malice).
The days of Alouette and dancing sur le pont d'Avignon - wondering where the "pont" was located. Every now and then, it is necessary to take a trip down memory lane. Take a journey. Bon voyage!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Mwen menm mwen fet an Haiti. Haiti pa'm li tou piti se ladann m'anvi mouri- Emeline Michel "Ayiti Cheri"
Well we are gonna show you some places that you might add to your travels someday. I hope you find somewhere that calls out to you like Kokoye Beach calls out my name right now. (soupire)
Kokoye Beach, Petit Goave, Haiti. Apparently it's a 1.5 hours boat ride from mainland Petit Goave. It is calm and beautiful with plenty of things to do once you get there.
This green landscape makes me happy :)
These pictures are from Blog Karel La
I also found an interesting Paris Vogue pic while i was looking for pics
Now let me go daydream about Kokoye Beach. Ahhhh bon bagay!
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