Tucuman

On thursday we got off our bus (of 14 hours) and made our way to our new home for the next 5 days. The province of Tucuman has recently been flooded, and we came here to do what we could to help. We have been to different communities bringing bread and milk for children whose homes have been ruined. Its been quite an eye opening experience. Our hosts have been incredible, the hospitality, generosity, and kindness that we have been shown truly overwhelms me. Its so hot here that everyone takes a siesta from 1:30 - 4:30 in the afternoon...it is sooo great! we then usually eat supper at around 10 or 11pm. So, speaking of supper...In Latin America food is a form of love - what I mean is people show their love to you by preparing you food, and it is considered an insult not to eat what is set before you. Yesterday a hearty bowl of stew was placed in front of each one of us, and it did not take long to realize that somthing was very wrong...the stew contained massive amounts of meat which we learned was none other than ...cow stomach...I almost cried, it took me ten minutes to even pick up my spoon. But did I eat it? you bet I did!! can you say "character building"?¿?¿!! To be completely honest I am considering becoming a vegetarian once I come home!
that is all for now
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