A reflection of Cuernavaca
Written By Chrissy Peters
Second Year DSW Student
- Quest 2010 -
Goodbye to the group and hello to Chiapas!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Early morning, short flight, pretty bus ride, new city and new adventures!
There is something powerful about the women at the Abbey in Cuernavaca. Something about their purity and spirit always makes leaving difficult for me.
Our last night in Cuernavaca - a true Mexican Fiesta
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
When North Americans think about a night out or a party it usually consists of nice clothes, fancy cars, loud music, flashing lights, dance clubs, beer and booze. Today we did it a little differently.
A day with a street family and a visit to VAMOS
As always, today was a learning experience and another opportunity for us to grow. Just as we did last year, the Quest group met with members of the Lopez family. The Lopez lives in a small village with no running water or toilets and all work as street vendors, selling jewelery and baskets. Each year Quest meets with this family to discuss their life circumstances, conflicts and experiences and to sell us their work.
Pequeños Hermanos y Hermanas
Day 8. Friday, February 26, 2010
“No child should go hungry,” Reverend William B. Wasson.
Pequeños Hermanos y Hermanas, or Little Brothers and Sisters, was created by Reverend William B. Wasson with the hopes that no child should suffer or go hungry because they are poor. It officially became an organization 55 years ago.
¨I´m In a Hurry to Get Things Done¨
Written by Melanie Tweddle
Second year DSW student
Saturday February 27 2010
I am sitting in the front yard of one of the largest churches I have ever seen. It is a pretty simple church with details around the entrance, but nothing spectacular on the outside. I am assuming that the inside is gorgeous, as they all are, but I believe there is a wedding starting soon since people keep heading in.
an update on a wonderful weekend
There was an accident in our town where we stay and the telephone polls were taken out, making access to the internet actually IMPOSSIBLE!!! So here is a quick update of our weekend.
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Saturday was a free day for the group. Some went to a water park, some went to Taxsco- the land of silver, some went to Tepoztlan and one member of the group stayed behind and spent a day with the sisters. Of all the great experiences I feel hers was the greatest and most powerful. I will ask her to share her story on IDEALS.
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Xochicalco Archeological Site – and getting used to the place
By Gary Warren
Feb 25, 2010
Being invited to work. What does that mean?
By Gary Warren
Feb 22, 2010
It’s a little early, but there is a lot of preparation for today. We are going on a feena (pronounced fee ay na). We spent most of yesterday up in the mountains behind the Abbey in two small towns in the forest area they call the ‘Water Forest’. People in this town feel it their ancient and sacred duty to protect the environment. We need to learn from experienced people who have been doing this for centuries if we are going to figure out how to deal with things like climate change.
travelling with students
By Gary Warren
Feb 19,2010
It’s been a busy couple of days. We left Wednesday night from the college cafeteria, and for a nice change it wasn’t an old yellow school bus. The students didn’t know what to expect, but I was certainly appreciative of some padded seats and a smooth ride to the airport. I knew where we were going such comfort was rare and it was a good way to start.
