Yesterday was the most difficult day since we´ve been here. We went to a batey to distribute all kinds of things: toys, clothes/shoes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and medicine. I have never been in a place such poverty. The people live in small run down shacks. In this batey, there is one water source that all must walk to to get their water, and there is no electricity. The people are so desperate. We got there and they couldn´t keep a straight line. Everyone kept on coming to us, showing us their feet without shoes or pointing to the shirt or pants they wanted. It was quite overwhelming. There was a woman who must have been well into her seventies, if not older. She was sitting along the wall and Ariadna told us that before we did anything, we had to find her some slippers. When we did, the lady had the biggest smile on her face. It looked like she was about to cry from happiness--all because of a pair of shoes. The lack of shoes is a major problem. Many children and adults walk around everywhere without shoes. When we were distributing medicine, there were complaints about foot fungus.
In order to distribute the medicine, everyone with health problems were told to get in line. They reported their problems to Ariadna and she gave out the appropriate medication. People were feeling pains, there was infection, problems with parasites, fungus, and others.
Yesterday evening, we attended a Pentecostal Church service nearby. It was more laid back than I´m used to, but very fun.
Okay, I think that´s all!
-Ann
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