School Days

We are moving south into the mountains of Columbia.  Our leader Norm decided to obtain permission to visit the local school. grades k-8.  It was break time and there was lots of activity in the school yard.  These small towns are poor.  The schools are free and most wear uniforms.  We were introduced to the head teacher who had a few words of English and was very proud of her school.  We toured all the rooms surrounded by laughing, touching kids.  I would take their picture and show it to them and they would giggle and want me to take a picture of their buddy.  We met several teachers and you shake hands and tell them your name.  The children surrounded us at all times, crowding in but always polite.  The  kndergarden teacher set Bill in the back and got out her ruler.  They loved that.  One little boy pointed at my eyes and said "blue" "Bonita" which means beautiful.  They don't see blue eyes here. 

The teacher was very proud of her computer room.  There were 4 very old computers but they were learning. 
What an experience!!
I wanted to do something for them .  It's hard to explain how they welcomed us.  There were times when we were so surrounded we could not move.

If you look closely you can pick out Bill's face among the boys surrounding him---giving him a thumbs up.  When we had to leave they all cheered and applauded.

The sports director was so happy with the soccer ball we gave him.  We have balls donated by our grandsons and their friends .
This was a good time to give one to the school.

What a wonderful adventure !!!

Gerry and Bill