connections

I spent this Saturday morning on a cliff above the Pacific ocean spinning a top. I was in the company of children and some university students from the Pontifica Universidad Católica de Perú. This was the final session of a four part workshop on games as educational tools.

Needless to say, a good time was had by all. The university students and I have volunteered to help run a fair for little ones. The sponsors of the event have hosted training sessions the last four Saturday mornings to get us ready.

After today's session, I mentioned to the whole group of young idealists that I need their help. The response was very good and we exchanged contact information. Soon, I hope to meet with these young men and women to discuss ways in which they can contribute to our efforts.

So it's kinda sad that most of the volunteers here at SES are American. I realize that we are members of a priviledged few—we have the means to take a year off from work and live abroad with no income—but there must be a way to involve more of the people who have a real stake in this country (whatever that means).

I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

C
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