Day VII

Making Birdhouses

Lots of art today at Campamento Las Margaritas as we continue on the path to creativity.  The kids began the day with wikisticks and then they made and decorated birdhouses. At AC Moore, Tanya had found birdhouse kits on sale at some point this past winter and snatched up a whole bunch. She also packed some birdseed in one of the boxes that was sent down earlier this summer. But that particular box got 'misplaced' somehow and never made it.  I like to think that somewhere in the world, tropical birds are enjoying the birdseed and grateful for the unexpected gift.

Dr. Ismael Reyes

In any event, after the art projects and sports, we had a very distinguished guest come speak to the campers. Dr. Ismael Reyes, the father of Nelly, is a business and political leader of the DR. He spoke to the campers about the importance of studying hard and conveyed the message that poverty is a state of mind and the way to get out of poverty is through education. The campers were very respectful, attentive and well-behaved as he was quite inspiring. TTFN.