We
have several wonderful indigenous neighbors and love sharing with
them! In the past year, we've had 2 doctors visit and offer their
services to needy children and an indigenous community. Our most
recent volunteers have enjoyed learning to cook our favorite "mole"
from Manuela the indigenous way! Ali from England made play dough
that was a big hit for all the children at Juanita's 2nd birthday
party! Then we learned that Ali didn't know what a piņata was (see
upper-right photo if you don't know either!)...so we invited all
the neighborhood children to help us teach her for her going-away
fiesta. When we picked up the Raw family (also from England), they
told us that they had tasted mole in Mexico City and didn't care
for it. So 2 more volunteers, Maria & Angela, asked Manuela
to teach them, and even prepared a 2nd dish in case the Raw's still
didn't like it. But the dish was never even served that night,
and I'm sure that at least 3 people even asked for seconds!! So
whether it be offering medical assistance, cooking, arts & crafts, playing games with the
kids or teaching, just let us know how you would like to interact
with our wonderful neighbors. |