It's that time of year when carnaval is going on in many countries. Here in Ocozocoautla, they have been celebrating for over 500 years and the annual event has become quite famous in the area. It's one of the reasons that we hung around a few extra days!
We had been told that you want to get there early... so a bunch of us set out at 8:30am Sunday morning...
Monday, February 24, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Shopping day 2 at the orphanage and lots of work going on!
Busy day for the group yesterday here at the orphanage! Those who wanted to, met up at the main hall to do some painting work at 8:30am. Ruth and I were headed out shopping again at 9:00am, while three of the men were tasked with helping with the pump installation and associated electrical wiring.
Oh, and right at 9:00am the new living room furniture set showed up for the older boys residence...
Oh, and right at 9:00am the new living room furniture set showed up for the older boys residence...
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Shopping day for the orphanage
You might have missed last night's blog post... go there first!
https://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2020/02/sumidero-canyon-photos-and-fundraising.html
So, we had a total of 64,000 pesos (($4,482 CAD, $3,380 USD) to spend.
We sat down with Lily, the director and her husband Juan to discuss what their priorities were. The first thing they brought up was a new water pump. The old one is well... old! And it's not strong enough to begin with. And it keeps breaking down every couple of months and they need to send it out to be repaired and it costs 3,000 or 4,000 pesos every time, and then of course the residence buildings are without water during the downtime.
The proper replacement pump is almost 20,000 pesos.
https://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2020/02/sumidero-canyon-photos-and-fundraising.html
So, we had a total of 64,000 pesos (($4,482 CAD, $3,380 USD) to spend.
We sat down with Lily, the director and her husband Juan to discuss what their priorities were. The first thing they brought up was a new water pump. The old one is well... old! And it's not strong enough to begin with. And it keeps breaking down every couple of months and they need to send it out to be repaired and it costs 3,000 or 4,000 pesos every time, and then of course the residence buildings are without water during the downtime.
The proper replacement pump is almost 20,000 pesos.
Friday, February 21, 2020
Sumidero Canyon photos and fundraising total
First things first... our caravan group and a few readers of this blog raised a total of 64,000 pesos ($4,482 CAD, $3,380 USD) for the Hogar Infantil orphanage.
To those of you who contributed, thank you sooo much!
Today (Friday) will be shopping day. Looking forward to showing you what we purchase for the kids.
To those of you who contributed, thank you sooo much!
Today (Friday) will be shopping day. Looking forward to showing you what we purchase for the kids.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The indigenous town of San Juan Chamula
First things first... fundraising update!
As of this morning, we are at $4,281... well surpassing our original goal. Can we make it to $5,000? Maybe, or maybe not.... I like to hope that perhaps some of you are waiting until the last minute to surprise us with a big donation!
Today is in fact the last day to donate through our channels... we have to provide a cut off date in order to know what we can buy with the proceeds because Friday is shopping day!
As of this morning, we are at $4,281... well surpassing our original goal. Can we make it to $5,000? Maybe, or maybe not.... I like to hope that perhaps some of you are waiting until the last minute to surprise us with a big donation!
Today is in fact the last day to donate through our channels... we have to provide a cut off date in order to know what we can buy with the proceeds because Friday is shopping day!
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Trip to San Cristobal and fundraising update
Lets get to the important stuff first!
We have broken through the $3,000 goal and are now headed for $4,000 with two days to go. As of this morning, our total for the orphanage stands at $3,541 CAD!
If you can afford twenty bucks (most of you wouldn't even miss it!) this is a great cause where your money goes directly to help the kids.
We have broken through the $3,000 goal and are now headed for $4,000 with two days to go. As of this morning, our total for the orphanage stands at $3,541 CAD!
If you can afford twenty bucks (most of you wouldn't even miss it!) this is a great cause where your money goes directly to help the kids.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Some photos of the orphanage
When we arrived here, it was on Sunday. So there were quite a few visitors about, spending some time with the kids. There are somewhere around 70 children who live here, but not all of them are orphans. Some simply come from dysfunctional families who can no longer care for them properly, and so Sunday is family day.
But Sunday is also family day for the employees and caregivers here. So the directors and the people we need to coordinate with were not here either... they were spending time with their own families.
But Sunday is also family day for the employees and caregivers here. So the directors and the people we need to coordinate with were not here either... they were spending time with their own families.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Mexico RV Caravan Travel Day - Salina Cruz to Ocozocuatla. And, donation update!
Lets get to the donation stuff first, because it is the most important!
Our group has arrived at the Hogar Infantil Orphanage in Ocozocuatla, Chiapas, Mexico. Ruth and I have been here before, and we have learned about the care that goes towards the kids who call this place home. If you haven't done so already, please take the time to read the following..
https://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2020/02/ruth-and-i-will-start-things-off.html
Our group has arrived at the Hogar Infantil Orphanage in Ocozocuatla, Chiapas, Mexico. Ruth and I have been here before, and we have learned about the care that goes towards the kids who call this place home. If you haven't done so already, please take the time to read the following..
https://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2020/02/ruth-and-i-will-start-things-off.html
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Mexico RV Caravan Travel Day - Huatulco to Playa Brasil
We hit the road at 9:00am Saturday for a planned 130 km (81 mile) drive. We are actually headed for the Hogar Infantil orphange in Ocozocuatla, however to do it in one day would be too much, so I had found a possible overnight spot at Playa Azul (Playa Brasil) just west of Salina Cruz.
Sure enough, it all worked out as planned... in fact, if you take into consideration the delicious food at the little beach hut restaurant, it turned our far better than planned!
Sure enough, it all worked out as planned... in fact, if you take into consideration the delicious food at the little beach hut restaurant, it turned our far better than planned!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
The donations are rolling in...
Yesterday was a relax day with nothing planned for the group. Roger went scuba diving and Larry went snorkeling along with him. They went out in a boat to a couple of different dive sites.
The diving was not the highlight though... while they were out there a big humpback whale put on a show for them that lasted about 45 minutes, including coming right out of the water and doing spins and flips and everything. They got some video footage so I'll try to post it another day for you.
The diving was not the highlight though... while they were out there a big humpback whale put on a show for them that lasted about 45 minutes, including coming right out of the water and doing spins and flips and everything. They got some video footage so I'll try to post it another day for you.
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