Live Simply

I suspect when we return, we will relish a few feasts of longed-for food. (Chinese/Thai food, milkshakes, waffles, apples and margaritas, top last night’s list, we torture ourselves nightly with this question, “What do you miss most?”) After our initial binge of cravings, I then hope we will settle into a less packaged-and-prepared, more healthful-and-Haitian-like diet. We’ve certainly lost some extra weight, and we feel a bit hungry most of the time but have enough water and snacks that we packed (jerky, trail mix, power bars) to stave off real irritation and fatigue. We have noticed that people share what they have, offering something to anyone who comes to their porch, especially water and roasted corn, being the necessary staples. Hopefully, like Gail Alexander (Laura’s wise Florida friend) predicted in our heartening last minute conversation , we will return home with a greater appreciation for what we have and choose to live more modestly, resulting in a more balanced, informed lifestyle. Live simply, so others can simply live is a profound and relevant adage.