Well, today was quite a contrast to yesterday...
We were able to hang out here for today, this morning we met with one of our professors that we're going to be seeing throughout the semester, Profe Hector. He's quite ecentric and fun to watch.
After that we ate lunch and then went to see the national cemetary. Their cemetary is quite different to the ones in North America. These are above ground and it's almost like they are memorials that we would have in the US. After that we walked to the city dump, which is right next to the cemetary. Which one came first? I don't know, but either way, that's a wierd thought to think about. The city dump was above ground and there were lots of vultures swarming over the dump, as well as in the dump and right next to those vultures were many, many people. These people search through the dump looking for plastic or cardboard, basically anything they can recycle for exchange for money at the end of the day. Each day they make about $2 or $3. So not very much. The dump is in this huge ravine that is constantly growing. Finally, we went to this place called the Potter's House, which helps support the 10,500 people that live around the dump. They help people find housing, schools, and medical necessities.
It was really interesting to see all of this and my heart just goes out to these people because they have so little and are just searching for things to repair and sell. The Potter's House has been such a help to these people and has helped the dump become a safer place. They have made it a rule as to not allow children into the dump because there were a lot of accidents occuring with the dump trucks. So on a positive note, things have improved drastically.
Eventually I'm going to attempt to post pictures on here, it just might be a little while before that happens.
Love you all!!!
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hi megs just checking something on the computer.it wouldn't let us post anything before.
Good Morning Megs, It sounds like a great adventure that your on. Too bad about your sunburn. It's hard to get sunburned here with highs in the mid single digits."I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4 Love Mom&Dad
I am so excited for your adventures. We will be following along at Central Kids and Tutoring. The kids will be excited to hear about your journies. Blessings. Psalm 46:10- "Be still and know that I am God."
hey megs!
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