Accident

We were involved in a small accident this afternoon.  No one was hurt.  Johnny was driving and a soccer ball came into the street from the right.  Johnny stopped as often a child follows the ball.  Before we could say anything- CRASH- the car behind us ran into us.  We made out all right.  The step plate can easily be fixed but the other guy?  Well, here's the photo.

All his lights were smashed, the grill pushed in and the hood crinkled a bit.  He kept saying it was our fault until the police arrived and set him straight. He's lucky he wasn't arrested as he threatened one of the cops who was first on scene.  Just another day in our tropical paradise!

Casualties

Nick and Portia decided to go to Port-Salut Sunday afternoon for a little R&R. They were involved in a motorcycle accident on their way back. It's a good thing that Portia was wearing her helmet. Injuries could have been much worse. Nick required more stitches (he's setting a new record) and Portia saw the pavement up real close. They are both in PaP at the best hospital there-- basically for observation. The UN folks were kind enough to provide them with transportation via helicopter. Riding a motorcycle is Haiti is dangerous as Haitians don't tend to respect the rules of the road and road conditions are often less than desirable. Join me in thanking God that the wounds were, like beauty, only skin deep.