This last picture is from an indigenous village way up in the mountains that we were able to visit on our day off, called Taimarita. We had no way of knowing, but it was during a ceremony that had been going on for three days. This is the little school that we saw when we drove up, and the only picture I was able to take. The chief of the village, Pablo, was not comfortable with us taking any pictures due to it being a ceremony, but we were able to watch for a while and get a sense for the people. It's just one family that lives there and the ceremony was for corn and venison. It was really incredible to be able to watch, though we felt very much like intruders and stayed for only a short time.All in all, the trip was more than I ever imagined it could be and we became very close to each other, the family and to Crisanto from the local Habitat affiliate. I know that I will be in touch with them and maybe visit again one day.
If you are ever wondering how to do something meaningful where you will gain more than you could ever give - build a house with Habitat for Humanity. I plan to go again and perhaps foray into leading a team. Habitat has sites all over the world and takes volunteers from ages 14 and up.
Stay tuned for more...... until then, peace and love to all.
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