The Playground
The kids keep themselves occupied in the playground, using the tire swings to build ever-more-complicated machines, while the women are busy cooking in their makeshift kitchen.
Month: May 2006
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And Dessert Too
Dessert today is Arroz con Leche … Rice with Milk.
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Today’s Lunch
A carne guisada is on the luncheon menu today … it is a meat stew that uses a local red spice called achiote to color the broth.
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Preparing the Lunch
The women of the Women’s Group are hard at work preparing the lunch. They have been on duty almost every waking hour since the group arrived, cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner…
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Hosting a Workshop for ProPeten
The Women’s Group were thrilled to be approaced by representatives from ProPeten about hosting a 2 day workshop for about 30 indigineous people from other villages. The 2 days of…
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Yoga for the Kids
Several of the kids went to ask Rose if she would lead them through a yoga class while their mothers were digging and planting. If there is anyone out there…
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Women’s Group President
Doña Juana Melendez, president of the Women´s Group, sets a strong example as she digs, hauls and plants to help create the FOREST GARDEN. She looks forward to the time…
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Preparing for Planting
This group of young women are in charge of adding one bucketful of “natural fertilizer” to each of the holes as they are being dug.
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Planting Platanos
Todd Bauer of Trees for Life carries 2 platanos trees to their spot. This garden of trees will be a ¨layered¨garden, with a variety of tall trees, with shorter bushes…