30741: Burnham (chat) :)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: thor burnham <thorald_mb@hotmail.com>


Dear Corbett Village (I'm feeling nostalgic for the days of postings by Guy 
Antoine and others):

Had a funny moment this morning while eating breakfast at the Oloffson and 
chatting with photographer Justin Williams. We were discussing the UN mission, 
pro and con, reaction by Haitians, how people of different socio-economic 
classes felt, etc....when suddenly, as if on cue, appeared a very large man 
from the Republic of Guinee...in U.N. uniform. He said good morning and handed 
us both a small pamphlet and then satdown at a nearby table to have a coffee. 
It's handsomely arrannged, and printed in Kreyol. It's entitled: "Poukisa 
Minustah Ann Ayiti".  He couldn't have timed it more perfectly. Anyway, it gave 
me a good chuckle to start the day.

Lots of activity around the city at night, people out and about. I chatted with 
a fellow on the bus coming down from Petionville and he talked about the 
availability of transport at night, noting that 6 months ago no one could find 
transport at night due to all the insecurity. From my limited perspective 
people seem relaxed and getting on with it.

As a question to the list, I was wondering if anyone could shed light on the 
various designations of Red Zone/Green Zone, if they're still in effect, who 
decides and the criteria for said decision?

Looking forward to an evening with RAM at the Oloffson.

Wish many of you were here as well. Bob, when will you be coming to Haiti 
again?

best,
Thor Burnham
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