When we arrive, we are greeted by a big "buenos dias" from the smiling kids. They review math exercises and word sounds, then we take recess and play with puzzles with many missing pieces - no one seems care or even notice. A few of the diligent students continue with their work long after the others have gone to play. Jose, whose seriousness overwhelms his tiny body, wants to be certain that all his answers are correct. I stand over him to provide the approval that he seeks, and hope that his zest for learning continues. Lucerita, at the next desk, shyly smiles.
The children leave for the weekend, many wishing that they could return on Saturday. We return to the Bruce Center for our weekly staff meeting, followed by a nice lunch in a local ceviche restaurant. Out comes more food than any of us can possibly eat - we enjoy various seafood dishes, a couple of bottles of wine and jugs of fresh limeade - $6 per person. Interestingly, this restaurant closes at 5:00 because the fish is caught daily and served only that day. Nothing frozen here.
I leave with a full stomach but a bit unsettled to have an abundent meal after distributing bread with jam and a glass of juice for the children´s meal.
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