Baraka

Today was a lot of moving things and organizing. Instead of doing our Minga project which would be leveling ground at 11,000 ft, we worked in the bodega because of our flight out later tonight. The bodega is basically a giant warehouse where the center stores things that can be given out to families in need later based on need. Before we showed up, it was a little organized because we worked on it a little on Thursday but still very messy. By lunch we had finished and everyone was very happy to take showers and get a little bit of rest before mass. At 5:30 after playing some basketball and pictionary, we went to mass. After mass we ate pizza and KFC before presenting our boxes for the scavenger hunt on Friday. I think it was the perfect end to a very fun and informative immersion.

Jordan

Today, we had a really busy last day. We had our “minga” in the bodega on site, and helped clean it out. We organized areas for desks, electronics, and kitchen supplies to support the families at the center. This way, they can come in and pick up what furniture they need. After that, I hung out with my friends and started to pack all of my stuff. We took a nap and played a card game called Presidents. We also had a mass at home, and a Jesuit priest came which was fun. For dinner, we had KFC and Domino’s, as promised, to end off the trip. 

Anna

Today we helped move furniture and reorganize the bodega as our minga project. We made areas full of supplies that families could look at and get. We then had mass with a Jesuit priest that came. For dinner, they honored my wish to get KFC and we also got pizza. Now we have a flight at 12am. Overall, it was a very satisfying way to end the trip.