Saut D'eau

Stéphane checking out the view of Saut D'eau

Sunday we went on an excursion to the center of  Haiti. The destination was one of the most famous natural wonders the country has to offer, a water fall, Saut D’eau.  Saut – meaning fall and d’eau – of water.  The waterfall is famed for its healing powers – the surrounding town is the home of one of Haiti’s most revered saints, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Additionally, we saw evidence of voodoo rituals having taken place there.

Apparently this still water runs (deep) into Saut D'eau... not sure how true that is.

Once again we had local friends help us scale the powerful, gushing water and slippery, smooth rocks to get right underneath the source. Unfortunately I was not able to bring my camera right up to where we bathed underneath the falling water, but it was a breathtaking sight to stand about two feet from the point of impact and look up.

The water is refreshingly cool, not too much so, and very, very strong. Hold-on-to-something-strong. So strong that my ears were sore for about an hour after.  I also  felt squeaky-clean for the rest of the day. Word !!

Saut D'eau

If you get here ever, I highly recommend taking the hour and a half drive, bring sneakers to traverse the water fall in. & Warning, you most certainly need an SUV, as is the case with many trips outside the city.

Special thank you to Joelle and Sonson for driving, stopping often and good company

Along the way, we had many beautiful views and scenic stops, also a picnic to close the day. Lots of fun, very cleansing too.  : )

The body of water in the center separates Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Some cool light ray action