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DMTX. Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206527
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206528
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206529
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206530
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206531
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206532
More Info
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206533
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206534
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

ID: 206536
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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007.

I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

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Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.
Photos of Haitian life and scenery taken during a four day trip through Haiti, including Port-au-Prince, Petionville and Jacmel on the coast. Haiti. 10/10/2007. I wanted to see whether Haiti was as dangerous as people said. In late Summer 2007 I visited Port-au Prince and Jacmel, and was assailed by bright colours, creaking colonial architecture and fierce national pride. Bewitching place.

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