Carol in Honduras

I arrived in Honduras last night and took the Hedman Alas bus to Copan this afternoon.   Robert arrived a few days ago and Christiane gets here tomorrow.   Robert and I spent some time a few hours ago setting out a list of priorities (improving dental hygiene etc.).  Our first stop tomorrow is to meet with the director at the private school to investigate how many children from the “hogar” (home) would be able to attend.   School starts next week so it is a good time to be doing this.

When I am here I am constantly aware of this “global village” we live in. There are people from many countries that I meet here who come to offer their resources: skills, time and money to the people of Honduras.   I am looking forward to meeting Tio Massimo ( the gentleman from Italy who funded and built the “hogar”) and two girls from New Zealand who are volunteering at the hogar for the next few months.

When I unpacked, I was amazed at the things I was able to bring in my extra bag.  Friends at home were coming to me with donations for the little hogar and fortunately I was able to fit some of them in.  We’ll be taking soap and shoes and crayons and paper and toys this week.