Growing up in Haiti had its beauties. In fact, I can still close my eyes, feel the tropical breeze, listen to the wind blowing on the trees' leaves, and the distinct animals in the woods. I went to school there for quite a while, however, the education system takes the beauty of the small nation for granted. They talk about ceasing the cutting of trees to make charcoals, and the erosion effect on the coast of the land, however, they don't practice it much. Although I did not understand it then, I knew that it was a beautiful land that needed to be preserved and cherished. I used to watch all the movies showing the big cities, and I thought that it was that way everywhere in the United States. However, when I moved to Naples, it was totally different from what I had in mind. The presence of vast empty land, the number of trees and vegetation in the area, the man-made lakes, etc...All those characteristics or features are what make Naples such a beautiful town. I am extremely grateful to live in a place where life, whether it's plants, animals, or people, has so much value in the eyes of concerned inhabitants of the planet.
-The image on the top right corner, some people may not know is an iron press. It is filled with heated charcoals and is used in areas in Haiti where electricity is not available.
-The image on the top left corner is a breadfruit tree. Breadfruit is a very common inexpensive type of food used by Haitians.
-Coconut trees are among the symbols of the Caribbean.
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