Today was a fantastic day spent with interns. I arose to go on a morning run with Maria Luz which was such a joy. We reached the edge of town after only 5 minutes of running but continued on down the four lane highway. Breakfast in the hotel was a grilled cheese, scrambled eggs, fresh papaya juice, and coffee. We then found ourselves in the back of a truck once again.
We spent the morning marketing for our campaign in a small village that is happening on Saturday. Marketing consists of us literally going door to door, handing out fliers, brochures, and putting up posters in prime locations. We are broken records on repeat telling every single person in this community about the free eye exams, glasses, solar lamps, and water purification filters. Some people were cleaning, others on horseback, others teaching school, others working at their tienda. It was a fun and purposeful morning. I truly am excited to bring resources to the members of this community that could change their lifestyles. Some may be able to read now, do homework at night if electricity goes out, or drink healthy water. It is a blessing to play a small role in this big project.
After our marketing we rode back in rain which was a wet ride. Lunch was delicious and full of fun conversation. We function as a family, eating each other’s left-overs, and just passing time naturally together. The afternoon was spent planning our consultation tomorrow which required tweaking our sales strategies presentation. The group we are working with is hoping to start a tourism initiative in their small indigenous community. Essentially we are facilitating brainstorming session for them and helping them to streamline their ideas.
Tonight we bought avocados and tomatoes and made our own fresh and delicious salad to enjoy in the hotel. We have been flipping through old photos and sharing funny high school and college stories. I love these people.
Hasta luego,Cate
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