It’s about 4:30pm and I’m currently sitting in front of a pot of water waiting for it to boil for my instant noodles…
We woke up early to work with a family who picks rocks to sell for landscaping. We had to pay for a babysitter to take care of our ‘kids’ while we went to […]
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Day Three - The Shack Experience - ‘New Appreciation’
Published by October 25th, 2010 in School of Leadership, Hero Holiday and Other Sites. ClosedDay Two - The Shack Experience - ‘Whole New World’
Published by October 23rd, 2010 in School of Leadership, Testimonials, Hero Holiday, Other Sites and Uncategorized. ClosedIt’s a whole new world in Mexico when you wake up at 5am. There are people walking to work after cooking breakfast and lunch for their families. There are buses driving up and down the streets to pick up the workers and take them to the fields. Who knew this was all going on while […]
...continue readingDay One - The Shack Experience - ‘Generosity’
Published by October 23rd, 2010 in Testimonials, School of Leadership, Hero Holiday, Other Sites, Mainpage and Featured. Closed
It ended up being a beautiful day for the first day of the shack experience which was a relief after a few days of rain at the beginning of the week. The students dropped their small bundle of belongings off at the shack first thing this morning and walked their “kids” to school.
The morning was spent doing odd jobs around the house and yard. After a lunch break we headed off to meet the clamming crew. We were grateful for the warmth of the sun and surprisingly enjoyed the job more than we thought we would. After a few hours we had a total of 43 clams that were big enough to sell for a total income of 120 pesos (10 dollars). 
The rest of the pile that we had worked so hard to gather were chucked back into the ocean.
The students went grocery shopping after work and were pleasantly surprised at what they were able to get with their money and still had some to spare. Some local friends came by to check on them and gave them a hand with some plastic they brought from the ranch he works at; they helped them get a fire going and showed them how to clean the clams they brought home from the beach. Later that evening another neighbor stopped by with fresh tortillas for a snack. We experienced the amazing generosity of the Mexican people. These people have only met us a few times and yet they wanted to do what they could to help us. People pitch in and help each other here, that’s how they survive. Makes me think about what I’d be willing to do for strangers or people I just met.
- 2010 SOL Student living in ‘The Shack’
Real Mexican Life.
Published by October 21st, 2010 in School of Leadership, Hero Holiday and Other Sites. ClosedMany people in Mexico live in what we call a ’shack’ – a shack is made up of any random things you can find. Cardboard, crates, plastic, garbage, etc. Let your imaginations wander, because what you can imagine…is probably correct. This has become something that I’m very used to seeing, as when I look out […]
...continue readingCleaning and Clamming!
Published by October 21st, 2010 in School of Leadership, Hero Holiday and Other Sites. ClosedEnded up being a beautiful day for the first day of the shack week. They dropped their stuff off at the shack first thing this morning, walked their kids to school and then came back to the Big House to do some work. They washed windows inside and out, cleaned the patio (which was disgusting […]
...continue readingAlways Have A Home With Them
Published by October 4th, 2010 in School of Leadership, Hero Holiday and Other Sites. ClosedWith house dedication day came lots and lots of rain…and you know what they say about rain in the Baja…nothing much because it doesn’t really happen (but of course, if any group could bring it to town it would be us) but never to worry, we’re always up for the challenge.
Our morning […]
A Family’s Life Changed Forever!
Published by October 1st, 2010 in Hero Holiday and Other Sites. ClosedOn Tuesday, September 21st we got the opportunity to tell a family that they will be getting a new house built for them. As we walked up to their home I really had no idea what to expect. We formed a semi-circle around the family and Andrew asked them if they would let us build […]
...continue readingI loved watching him talk in his native language. He had so much to say and a mind full of endless potential. If only he had the opportunity. For Carlos school is not guaranteed, and even if he graduates high school he will continue to work in the fields with his brother. He tells me he […]
...continue readingI’m sitting in the Hero Holiday coach right now about to leave the place I called home for a month. I’m excited to go home and see my family and friends but at the same time I can’t believe I’m having to say goodbye to all these wonderful people I’ve met, the adventures we’ve been […]
...continue readingWe Finally Made It!
Published by March 7th, 2010 in School of Leadership, Testimonials, Hero Holiday and Other Sites. ClosedHola! We have arrived safe and sound, with a few minor speed bumps.
Friday started out with an all too familiar ferry ride to Vancouver followed by an unfamiliar ride down to the border crossing and then on to Seattle. From SeaTac we endured a three hour long flight, no movies mind you, to San Diego. […]
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