One of the most common modes of transportation in Haiti is the tap tap. Tap taps are vehicles that run routes and operate similar to a taxi service. People pay to ride the tap tap and they can choose to get off whenever they want. Tap taps are known for being brightly painted with sketches of musicians or athletes and of course bible verses too. There is a saying that in Haiti there is always room for one more. This saying proves to be completely true with the tap taps! Personal space is for sure not even a thought as people, animals, and all sorts of supplies are crammed into the trucks and buses! It isn't uncommon to see a tap tap with chickens tied to the side or goats hanging off the top and of course they are all alive. When I ask my Haitian friends if it's dangerous to ride on the top of the trucks they just laugh and tell me not if you are used to it. Looking at all the different tap tap's always makes for a fun trip to the market or just anywhere in general!
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HI Brooke, it was so nice to meet you at NVM while our Merge team visited there for a week. We are praying for you.
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