SAN PEDRO SULA: DAY TWO

The day started off with a warm welcome from the community, which was followed by a tour of the Republic of Mexico school. The overwhelming attention by the community and students was something that we hadn't expected to be so prevalent. With this, we were reminded that we are here to learn, and not to save the community. After hearing some of the scholar's stories and sharing lunch, we were able to visualize the hardships that they face living in a garbage dump community. Our main takeaway was not to feel guilty, but to feel grateful for what we have and the experience, so that we can understand how much value there is in encounters with others. Our day in the Ocotillo finished off by bringing food and other basic necessities to families of the scholars. This experience was extremely difficult as the hardships of others were very openly displayed and left us to feel helpless and uncomfortable. Although we felt this way, we realized through reflection that this is one of the many ways that we can grow in our understanding, so that we can be more mindful in the days ahead.