The end of a great journey…
…a journey that took me to great places far away, to meet new people and learn of new realities. It’s been a while but it seems like yesterday. I miss the country, my other home, I miss the people, I … Continue reading
…a journey that took me to great places far away, to meet new people and learn of new realities. It’s been a while but it seems like yesterday. I miss the country, my other home, I miss the people, I … Continue reading
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As you all might be aware, I’m home. Well actually I’ve been home for some time now (June 17th to be exact) but haven’t really had the time to update my blog. So now’s the time; I’m happy to be … Continue reading
Welcome to my last blog post from inside El Salvador. My parents are arriving tonight, and from tomorrow I will be sleeping at Don Oscars place. This means it’s my last day in the hogar. It also means that I … Continue reading
So today I finally had the oppertunity to go visit the finca. It is a beautiful place, and I am happy I finally got the chance to see it! – Here a Panoramic View of the Finca San Luis … Continue reading
Two days left in the hogar, two weeks left in El Salvador, then one week New York; and then I’m home! Now the end is near, very near. On one side it’s sad to see that I am nearly done … Continue reading
…but it is as real as it gets. I will be done with my official voluntary service in no less than three days; and in another 3 weeks I will be back in Luxembourg! These days I am rather … Continue reading
Nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches as to conceive how others can be in want. – Jonathan Swift The gave this land away for free, so these are the places where last house we visited is … Continue reading
In the second house we visited lives Randolf, a former kid from the hogar. He left back in December 2010, after being in the home for 4 years. He lives under extreme conditions with his Mother and Stepfather. His … Continue reading
Today I was able to confront myself with more realities from El Salvador. I finally got the opportunity to visit the homes of some kids who are/used to be in the hogar. I had talked to Don Oscar a long … Continue reading
Sorry for taking so long to update my blog; I’ve been rather busy, while also having some technical difficulties with my new site! But now I’m back, and here an update from yesterday, Monday the 16th of May 2011. One … Continue reading
Santa Ana, city center:
I am back in Santa Ana now. After a nice welcome from the kids and staff I unpacked