Day 1

We arrived in Port-au-Prince at roughly 930AM on Saturday morning. On the final approach into the airport, we got a glimpse of the carnage. Even from the air, it's not difficult to realize the level of destruction that has taken place.

Along with 50 other volunteers (the others are primarily doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals) we made our way through customs, immigration, and finally to the Univ of Miami hospital. It's located on the airport grounds, adjacent to U.S. military and U.N peacekeepers compounds. There are currently 600 people total at the hospital; 100 patients, 150 family members, 150 Haitian employees, and 200 volunteers. The facilities are basic, but are equipped with modern medical resources.

I was also able to take a drive around Port-au-Prince in search of supplies. The city is functioning in a chaotic, disjointed way. Many streets are still filled with rubble and houses everywhere are sitting in the same state since the earthquake struck. U.S. military and U.N. peacekeepers (primarily Brazilian, Jordanian, and Japanese) are prominent forces during the day.

All in all, things here at the hospital are well. Once I get settled in, I'll update everyone.