This is what you're confronted with when you first enter Haiti. There are virtually no tourists or tourist infrastructure and as an obvious white guy I had a big target on my back.

The pool from our hotel, we went for a very long swim to relax after riding horses all day

A Haitian creole dinner. It shares similarities with Dominican food, but is spicier.

A tank driving down the street. We saw UN military patrols constantly, usually in SUV's

Lots of haitian art for sale - they are a very artistic people

On Saturday morning we were ready to travel 2 hours on horseback up to La Citadel

Many people live along the way to get to the castle - and for many people it was laundry day

A view of La Citadel

An original cannon, pointed to defend against the French to ensure Haiti maintained its independence

Massive stocks of cannonballs ready for use