couldn't possibly describe with words...

This trip so far has been absolutely amazing. We met the high school students and now I miss them soooo much already... I wish we could spend more time with them. I have been really emotional so far (even though nobody knows it). At the end of each day we sit in a circle and reflect on the day and the trip so far. We it comes my turn to reflect, I only say a sentence- if that. I can't say any more without becoming emotional, so I just let others talk. Today, we went to La Carpia and met amazing people- amazing women. A lot of Americans think that they are just the best of the best of the best, in reality they're NADA. You never know what you're made of until you are faced with extreme adversity and challeneges. The women we met today are so young and so beautiful and of course, so strong. Many of them have kids and NONE of them have any male in their lives. I completely admire their strength and how they didnt give up on themselves or their families. Every single day, these mothers make sure that their kids have the things they need in order to live, even if it means sacrificing something for themselves.

The whole community was gorgeous (I don't mean in a visually appealing way), I mean the people. I have never seen such extreme poverty up close and personal and the spirit, determination, strength and beauty of these women and their kids is one of the most moving and emotional events that I have ever been involved with in my life. It felt so so good to build all of those beds and to know that I took part in bettering the lives of these children and their families that live in a 3rd world country. The kids were beautiful and they all wanted to help build the beds, and when they found out that these beds were for them the look on their faces were priceless. I wanted to cry, as I would like to do now too. It's only the 4th day of the trip and I already feel an incredible emotional attachment to this stunning country and its amazing people. I dont want to leave. Now that I have been aquainted with this place I want to study abroad here and visit my new friends.

On a lighter note, the people drive CRAZY! unlike in the U.S. where people have the right away to cross ti street, here people have absolutely NO right away to crossing the street. If there is a group of 14 or 15 people crossing and there are cars coming- you'd better (well if you want to live) jump out of the way. It's crazy, pero por su puesto, todavia me encanta este pies hermosa!