Well this sounds fun. Here is hoping that the people we have been asking to pray for us will be praying for our safety as we travel.
This, by the way, was the very first site that popped up on my google search. [official Canadian website for people traveling abroad].
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Haiti.
Despite improvement since early 2007, the situation is relatively dangerous throughout the country owing to criminal activity combined with the difficulties the police have in organizing themselves and ensuring order. Personal safety cannot be guaranteed by local authorities, and police presence is not guaranteed in all cities. In most cities, the police are unable to respond in a timely manner to calls for assistance. It is strongly advised to avoid going out after nightfall, especially in the areas most at risk. In the Gonaïves region, Trou du Nord, the Cap-Haïtien region, and in the neighbourhoods of Martissant, Carrefour, Bel Air, Sonapi and Cité Soleil in the Port-au-Prince area, the security situation is particularly unstable and dangerous.
It is imperative that all Canadians who must travel to Haiti have suitable accompaniment. They must ensure that they are expected by family members, friends, colleagues, local business representatives or organizations able to meet them as soon as they arrive at the airport or border, and to guide them in their travels. No public transport of any kind is recommended. Because the situation can change at any moment, visitors are advised to check with the organizations, institutes or hosts that are taking care of them to receive the latest updates on the security situation in the region they are travelling to.
The internet is notorious for scaring people. Have you ever had a headache and googled "causes of headache" just to find that you probably have a brain tumor?
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I will be praying for you every step of your journey, and won't be at peace until you're back home!! This is a faith step and you have to know God will look after you.
That's true about the internet scaring people!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your promise of prayer and your encouraging words, it means a lot to me :)