Port-au-Prince, Haiti Scenes From The Streets (Click on any image to see it full size) The alley near the church (Notice the little boy on the right -- "nothing to wear" means nothing to wear) The alley that leads to the Church This picture show a contrast between the rich and the poor. A dog eats from a pile of rotting garbage while a Mercedes Benz drives past. Sunday is dress-up day for Christians Children take advantage of a makeshift soccer field Street side beauty shop Duplex apartment Those who  cannot afford a house make do with whatever is available A new building under construction (Lumber is very rare in Haiti -- notice the poles being used for temporary support in the doors and windows) A small boy hoping to make a "sale" The building on the left is a hospital. Ahead on the right is a college. "The Family Supermarket" Most of the automobiles are Japanese imports. The economic fuel mileage is a plus since the price is about 35 Gourdes ($2.20 US) per gallon. With no signals, signs or traffic lights, traveling in Port-au-Prince is "survival of the fittest." The white car in the middle is attempting to pass the green one on the right. A scene from down town -- not far from Bethel Church. "Tap-Taps" are the most common form of transportation. These are private owned vehicles and may range from buses to broken down pickup trucks. This street vendor sells books, cards, etc. Because of security reasons, we were not able to shop. "Banks" are common. They are really establishments that sell lottery tickets. Sure beats walking! A stick house (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams)  The camionette is a common mode of transportation (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams) The street market (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams) One of few "stores" in Port au Prince (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams) Flowers being sold by a street vendor (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams)   This scene is across the street from the international airport (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams)   The public bath (Picture courtsey of by Fr. Gregory Williams)   The typical residence in Port au Prince (Picture courtsey of Dallas McPheeters of HELP Haiti, Inc).