Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Wednesday- Not just a Day at the Beach
Today we began again early in the bateys, but unlike any other day after a days work we headed over to Casa de Campo, an extremely extravagent resort in la romana. The transition from this extreme poverty to extreme wealth was almost too much to grasp. To see that so close to where children were begging us to give them hats and toys today, other people were basking in the sun in lounge chairs sipping pina coladas was hard to comprehend. And then even more than that, today we joined that group of extreme upper class and enjoyed a day of luxury. It was absolutely beautful. Katey Mellisa andI enjoyed an intense banana boat ride in which we took many spills into the water. The boys played soccer on the beach, and overall it was a really fun day. However after a day of this it is hard to be sure about your emotions on it, because of the drastic change in envirnment. Im off to bed now, i miss you mom and dad! Emily P.
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Just powerful and sensitive reporting and reflections. With every new entry, I become more impressed with all of your actvities and the resulting insights and growth. I know I speak for all the parents when I say how proud we are of you and your commitment to this community service project.
Love you Emily.
Wow! I have really loved reading the blog. The stuff you all are doing is so powerful. I am excited to see more images and hear more stories. It must be hard at the end of your long days really explain everything that your saw and learned. I am sure you are all still processing it your selves. Thanks for your efforts on the blog! All of us at home are so proud of you. Hi to everyone but especially my advisees Katey and Emily!
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