Today we had time to rest and recover since most of us were under the weather. We started off the day with breakfast and homemade bread. Mina, the director of Seeds of Learning came to orient us to the program’s history and values She also shared her story and her inspiration behind following her heart to start a non-profit, pick up everything and move to Central America to start a new life and raise her two girls (who are adorable) in a different culture and environment.
Then we had pasta at the Italian restaurant next door. Shortly after that we had a workshop at the hostel with a small cooperative of women who make jewelry out of seeds. We got to see all the examples they brought and we each had a chance to make our own bracelets or necklaces out of the seeds. Their work is beautiful and they work with young boys in the community to create the jewelry. The kids bring them back the seeds from the community and in return they help purchase their school and art supplies so they can continue studying and pursuing their artistic talents.
After that a bunch of us headed up to the rooftop to stretch and do some yoga with Aurora. Lots of time was spent laughing and sharing stories. Dinner was at the hostel and we’re taking it easy to get ready for tomorrow, our first workday! We’ll be headed up to a community in the mountains about an hour away to help build a school. We will be mixing cement, carrying bricks, and interspersing our time by hanging out with kids at the school and doing crafts.
Until soon!
Aurora & Thao