Hélène et Thomas Chassaing
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Morning after a night spent in their tent in a campground in Felda, Florida. This tent is the home of a family that has arrived from Michigan three weeks ago. Fleda, Florida 2009
It is morning. The mother of the family combs her hair. The family is composed of this woman, her husband and their two daughters. Fleda, Florida 2009
After tidying up, the mother reads the bible. Felda, Florida 2009
A change in the weather has driven the family indoors to a house of a woman who is the mother of a family friend. They have unpacked some of their things. Fleda, Florida 2009
They must sort and repack their clothes because they will soon be on the road again. Fleda, Florida 2009
They have decided to take a job caring for domestic bees. But it means travelling by car back to Michigan because that is where the bees are needed. Fleda, Florida 2009
Having been in a tent for three weeks, they make the most of having a real kitchen. Felda, Florida 2009
The mother and the oldest daughter prepare the evening meal. Felda, Florida 2009
Dinner tonight will be macaroni and peanut sauce. Felda, Florida 2009
The family and their hosts joins hands as they say a blessing before the evening meal. Felda, Florida 2009
After dinner, the oldest daughter plays a duet with her friend while the others listen. Felda, Florida 2009
The mother, her husband, and the youngest daughter sit for a portrait on the porch of the house where they are guests. Felda, Florida 2009
The father has already left with the truck carrying the bees. The mother packs the family's belongings and will load them in the trailer. They are a little distressed that their new job requires another long car ride. They hope in the future to find a house to rent in Michigan. Fleda, Florida 2009
Finally, everything is ready to depart. Felda, Florida
They are in good spirits as they are about to start off. Their friend is standing by to see them off. Felda, Florida 2009
But the battery has died. They need a charge to the battery. Meanwhile it has begun to rain. Felda, Florida 2009
The lunch that they were going to eat on the road is brought out. Felda, Florida 2009
Finally they are off. The beginning of their new life following the bee season. Felda, Florida 2009