So I am just now blogging about our April Break adventures.
We went out to Gatagara and stayed with our friends, Todd and Andria. They are doing incredible things there. There vision is start a school. They have started out by offering sewing classes to the girls in the village. So each morning, about 30 ladies come to their house and start sewing. They are sewing school uniforms to give to the kids in the village who couldn't otherwise go to school. It is a win win for the community. Another great thing they are doing is buying goats, cows and rabbits for the people in the village. People in the States can buy a goat for about $30 and it provides both food and income for a family. So far they have distributed 115 goats in the village. It is so great to drive down the road and see all the goats! The great thing about the program too is that if you receive a goat you need to give your first born baby goat to another family. How awesome is that?!
The woman who lives right across the road from their house, Leia, is over 100 years old. The first time she shows up in the census is 1915 but it doesn't say how old she was at the time. Many people think she is over 110. Her son lives with her and he is in his 80s. They think! Their house was built in the 70's and is in terrible need of fixing up. So, we started working on it while we were there.
Me, Emma, the village leader, Leia's son, Leia, Matt, Andria and Todd
Emma and Leia.
Emma was drawing a crowd.
Emma was making gumbo and sharing it with all the locals. It was so funny!
Too much Princess and the Frog I guess!
Emma getting in on the action!
The plaster is a mixture of lime, sand, concrete and water.
Here is Todd and Andria's blog if you are interested in buying a goat, cow or rabbits!
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