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An update on the C.I.T.E. School in Port Au Prince, Haiti

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Ray

As earlier blog entries explained, we are supporting a school in Cite Soliel, the worst slum in Haiti. I posted pictures and explained the adult literacy program. Another aspect of the expansion of the school is a sports and dance … Continue reading →

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The C.I.T.E. School in Cite Soliel, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ray

Cite Soliel is the worst slum in Port-Au-Prince Haiti. It was maybe the worst slum in the Western Hemisphere before the earthquake. Of course, it suffered much damage during the earthquake. We have been involved with an organization called Mercy … Continue reading →

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Some random thoughts on Cuba.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ray

I’ve completed my second visit to Cuba. The first was in 2005. Nothing stays the same and that holds true for Cuba. However, Cuba almost seems to be in a time warp. If you didn’t know better you would say … Continue reading →

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Cars and Bars of the Cuban variety.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ray

Everybody loves old cars! There’s no better place to see old cars than in Cuba so here’s a photo gallery. Some people like bars so I thought I’d throw in a few of those pictures. Make yourself a mojito and … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba, June 15, 2011 – Afternoon

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Ray

In the afternoon we headed out to a project on the outskirts of Havana called Marigold. It is group of facilities run by a nun that takes care of the elderly, lepers and serves as a retreat location. It is … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba, June 15, 2011, Morning.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Ray

The agenda today is to start off by visiting Caritas Havana. Let me explain. I mentioned Caritas Cubana. Caritas Cubana oversees the operations of the Caritas operations in all of Cuba. Every diocese has a Caritas organization. There are 11 … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba, June 14, 2011

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Ray

Today we went to the Caritas Cubana offices. We met with the employees and learned about the programs that are supported by Caritas Cubana. The whole arrangement is a bit complex. CRS partners with Caritas Cubana and supports them monetarily. … Continue reading →

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Our first full day in Cuba. Havana, Perico and Veradero. June 13, 2011

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ray

Sunday was suppose to be our decompression day to do some sightseeing and get ready to travel to projects on Monday (today). The mess with the airlines killed that plan so we were up early to get started. We travelled … Continue reading →

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There’s Cuba and then there is Hell, I’m talking about airports. June 11, 2011. Chapter I.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ray

We were scheduled for a flight from NYC, JFK airport to Havana, Cuba for 3:30 pm on June 11. We are advised to arrive at JFK at 11.30 am. That seems like a lot of time but why question the … Continue reading →

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Next stop, Cuba!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Ray

For most of next week we will be in Cuba (legally). Catholic Relief Services has obtained a Treasury Dept. license that allows a group of us to visit projects that they support in the country. CRS is a partner of … Continue reading →

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