Caroline is on her way

Caroline is on her way for three weeks at St. Marc's in Trouin, Haiti, wehre she hopes to teach a little English to both the teachers and the students. What incredible courage!

   Boy, 4:00 is EARLY!! Please thank Preston again for the room--it made the early flight a bit more bearable. When the Spirit Airlines lady at the baggage check-in counter in Atlanta found out I was a teacher and going to Haiti she suggested I combine my computer bag into my other bags to eliminate the need to purchase the third checked bag and SAVE $100.00. My bags were packed to the gills without so much as room for a pencil but somehow after spreading things all over the airport floor I was able to make it (thankfully, she said the carry-ons didn't have to be zipped).
  With the help of Alton's rolling cart (please tell him it was a life-saver if you see him) I was able to limp onboard. The flight attendants and the folks at the gate were less than pleased with the set-up and "encouraged" me to check a bag at my next stop but I have yet to do so. I figure if I can make one more leg of the trip I'll be home free. And I SAVED $100.00!!!!!  It's a shame that flying is such a pain these days--I remember when it used to be fun!
   Lots of Haitians in Fort Lauderdale waiting for this plane with me. One guy is very animated and telling some sort of story that everyone is captivated by. I can't tell if they're laughing AT him or WITH him and I have no idea what he's saying. Well, thanks for all you have done and continue to do. I will try to stay in touch via e-mail but my phone is already dead for some reason and I am now concerned about what the plug situation is at Georgette's. Maybe I can do some charging at school.
   Have a good week. Caroline