00:00 Haiti, the poorest country in the Caribbean, relies on dirt tracks for transportation of goods and people across the country.
02:55 Once called the pearl of the Antilles, Haiti struggles to survive.
14:41 Employment opportunities are scarce for all ages.
18:40 Haiti is home to many religions and dangerous situations.
27:48 Salt workers, mostly women, face an exhausting workload.
29:25 Steep paths and corrupt politicians are among the challenges faced in Haiti.
36:23 Miners continue to search for gold nuggets in the country.
44:55 Bad weather further complicates the already difficult journey for many in Haiti.
Five years after the earthquake struck Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area, the consequences of the disaster can still be felt. To cross the country, dirt roads are the only means of conveying goods and people. It often takes more than ten hours to cover the 80 kilometers that separate Gonaives from Mole Saint Nicolas in the north east of the country. Only one bus provides the link despite constant punctures and the accidents that litter the route. Those who risk taking to the roads in Haiti often invoke Voodoo spirits to accompany them on their journey along the infernal roads running alongside beaches from Eden beside a crystal blue sea.
