Woodly

As we wrap up the tour, Woodly gathers a large crowd to greet me.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

Woodly has kept me posted on the ups and downs at his camp, Centre d'Abri des Victimes du Séisme 2010 (Center for Victims of the 2010 Earthquake), nicknamed "CAVS", over email.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

There is a committee of seven that helps to manage the camp, but Woodly is responsible for securing resources.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

Woodly went to the wettest, greenest, safest place he knew -- a water distribution center in Tabarre spotted with leafy, fruited trees, surrounded by a tall black fence, and pitched his tent.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

As we make our way across the dirt, Woodly rushes over and begins exuberantly shaking hands.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

When Roger and I arrive, late as usual after a day spent in heat and traffic and endless gas station lines, Woodly welcomes us heartily with hugs and kisses.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

Woodly shakes his head in frustration and launches into an educational speech he has likely given many times before -- "there is no scientific evidence that we will have another earthquake right now," he says, "predicting earthquakes is an imprecise science."

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

"This is where we laid the injured and the dying," Woodly tells me, pointing at a scrubby patch of ground near the center of the camp.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

Woodly somewhat reluctantly stood up and introduced himself, and while he was at it, gave a thorough endorsement of psychological treatment.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010

Jules Woodly is a passionate youngish guy with dreadlocks and a solid grip.

Leah James: Haiti Hype is Dying Down, But the Rescue Continues Leah James 2010