Driving Directions

I always love how people give directions in Haiti.  It's quite entertaining reading how they try to explain different landmarks and where to turn.  Check out the directions below that I received in order to get a Women's Retreat in Carrefour the other week, they were perfect!  

And note to self... don't use google maps, they send you through the bad parts of town!

Coming from Delmas 75 area there are several ways to get across town. (To Rt National #2)  I recommend following whichever you are most comfortable with.  When I used “google maps” they suggested driving down Delmas to Blvd J J Dessalines (also known as Grand Rue) and coming directly through downtown PAP…PLEASE DO NOT GO THIS WAY!  If you know how to get to Rt National #2 you can start reading these directions at #3.

1   Drive all the way down Delmas to Blvd La Saline (the road that goes by the wharf)

2   Turn left onto Blvd La Saline, pass the wharf, keep coming.  The road will pass a traffic circle, stay to the right, the name of the street changes to Blvd Harry Truman, but there is no sign to say this.  Keep coming. 

3   The road eventually merges with Blvd J J Dessalines, coming from downtown. (The road is then called Carrefour Road, or Rt National #2)  There is a large white catholic church on the left near this merging intersection.  (St Bernadettes Catholic Church). Keep following the road as it keeps curving to the right. 

4   At this point there will most likely be a good bit of traffic.  It should only last for about 4 blocks.  When you get to the 1^st gas station (National) you should leave the traffic behind you.  Keep coming on the same road.

5   Start counting gas stations.  The 2^nd station is also a “National” on the right, but smaller than the 1^st.  The 3^rd station is a “Sol” on the right.  The 4^th station is a “Total” station, also on the right.

6   AFTER the 4^th gas station look for the “United Plastics” Building on the left.  Then you will see a UN post (painted blue & white) on the right.  Across the street from the UN Post is your turn…

7   You will turn left onto Bizoton #53, but I don’t think there is a street sign.  On the corner is a bright blue & green building marked “Eric Jn Baptist ap Vini”  “Pere Eternal – Eric Jn Baptiste”  It’s a lottery building. Turn left here. 

8   Follow this road up and through the market area.  Start counting the speed bumps.  Not the dips…just the bumps.  After the 6^th bump turn left at the “Aleluia Bar Resto”.

9   Take the next right and the gate for the guesthouse is a large grey gate with razor wire above it on the right.