You know you are in trouble when…….
……your roomy used up ALL the warm water.
It does have the tendency to wake you up quickly in the morning.
Today we had the opportunity to give back to the barrio (community) which has been so gracious in opening their hearts and lives to us. Life is good here, it is simple. We went to a farm where we were able to assist in planting trees. The country has several types of trees that have been harvested for their lumber. As a result there are consequences to the environment that we are not aware of. In cutting down trees we destroy habitats of a variety of species of animals. We change the dynamics and the structure of the food chain. There are several animals that are on the verge of becoming extinct. Te great green macaw is one such majestic bird on the verge of disappearing forever.
So today we gave back. In the course of less than an hour (40 minutes to be precise) we were able to plant over 200 saplings of a type of cedar. It felt good to get my hands back into the soil. The kids were provided 18 shovels and It also was good to be able to share a moment with my own daughter and give back to the earth together. Now it is my turn to pass down the importance of conservation. It was also good to be able to share some farming or gardening tips with our new friends.
-Lisa
Awesome insight!
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