This morning, Arturo and I went to the Universidad Marista, where Arturo is a professor. The university is in charge of the community center and works with the people in Emiliano Zapata in order to help them raise their standard of living. Arturo introduced me to a ton of people there. We talked with some of the most important people in the university – they would be like Deans here, I think. We also talked with an engineer who is going to estimate the cost of finishing a room at the community center where we could house the purifier. They were all really nice and are on board with us in our project. A lot of them thanked me for coming to do this project and told me to let them know if I need anything.
After lunch (rice with calamari and shrimp – tasty!) we went back to the community center to meet with 5 women from the community who Arturo selected to be in charge of the purification of the water. They seemed a little bit confused about the process, but it will be much easier to explain when they have the purifier in front of them and can watch me.
I could write more, but it’s almost midnight and I have to get up at about 6:30 in the morning.
¡Adios!
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I am glad you have arrived safely and are enjoying the culture! I am so jealous of the experience you are having and look forward to seeing the pictures that you will post as well as all the others we'll get to see when you return!
Can't wait for the next update!
Love you,
Karla
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