Our first day was primarly an orientation to the work of the Center. In the morning, we travelled to Center 1 which is located downtown in a neighborhood named La Marin. After a tour of the center, we stayed for mass and then headed back to Center 2, which is where we are staying.
After lunch and a brief rest, we had a tour of this center as well. It is incredible the work that is done here. A day care center for infants, an elementary school up to grade five, vocational training for those in grades six through nine, with regular classes as well. In the evening, there are additional classes for parents and secondary students. It is a beehive of activity from early morning until late at night. After our tour, the guys joined in a game of soccer on la cancha and then went to help out with an English conversation class.
Dinner is at 8:40 pm, because of how late the volunteers and workers finish. Our accommodations are very nice, the rooms are like those in a dormitory with three or four beds in each room. Each room has its own bathroom, including a shower with hot water!
Everyone seems to be doing well right now and we are looking forward to our second day.
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