Saturday, March 31, 2007
Saturday, March 24, 2007
My friends and I in TJ
This was our group, Crystal, Dave, Jo, Joanna and I. We had lots of fun and look at all of the pics we have to help us remember our trip. See guys, aren't you glad I drove you all crazy with my camera? Crystal was the one who got us excited about helping out at the Orphanage, the Purple Palace. It is a safe haven for kids who have had a really rough life ("really rough" is putting it lightly, most of these kids were rescued out of very abusive situations). The kids range in age from 1 month to 18 years old. Currently there are about 70 children and teens living at the Purple Palace, but they will be able to provide shelter and love for up to 120 kids.
Also, we have a few pics in here of Crystal's nieces, Summer and Jordan and her nephew, Kraylor (C or K? for Craylor? Kraylor?). Sorry Crystal, you will have to let me know which spelling is correct?
The Purple Palace will be having their big grand opening on May 12th, 2007. Hope to see you there, I will be the one with the camera. ☺
Just in case you don't know who we are, Crystal is in the yellow shirt with blond hair and pony tail. Joanna is also in yellow, but has brown hair, with a pony tail too. Jo is in the brown tee (sometimes the gray sweater), Summer is in pink, Jordan is in the white tee and has a little paint on her face, since she has been hard at work. Dave is in the black, and I, Nansea, am in blue.
Also, we have a few pics in here of Crystal's nieces, Summer and Jordan and her nephew, Kraylor (C or K? for Craylor? Kraylor?). Sorry Crystal, you will have to let me know which spelling is correct?
The Purple Palace will be having their big grand opening on May 12th, 2007. Hope to see you there, I will be the one with the camera. ☺
Just in case you don't know who we are, Crystal is in the yellow shirt with blond hair and pony tail. Joanna is also in yellow, but has brown hair, with a pony tail too. Jo is in the brown tee (sometimes the gray sweater), Summer is in pink, Jordan is in the white tee and has a little paint on her face, since she has been hard at work. Dave is in the black, and I, Nansea, am in blue.
The Kids
These are just some of the kids at the orphanage. You can see how much joy and love they have, with their big smiles.
Getting to work
Once we got a tour of the Orphanage from Crystal, we got to work and started painting the star. Dave did most of the hard work out of our little group on this day. We girls went on small field trips and played with the kids. The people from Strong Tower Ministry and other volunteers are the ones who have done the work to get this place ready to house 120 children.
Our trip to McDonalds
Well, we got lost on the way to McDonalds and ended up at Burger King. Then we got directions from a crazy taxi driver, after realizing we were still lost, a random tourist ended up being our personal escort to McDonald's. There was only one person taking orders at the counter, so the previous orders of approximately 20 kids from the orphanage and their happy meals had them backed up.
Crystal, Jo and I were so confused by the Big Mac that cost $61...uhggg, how much is that in American dollars? Jo got a little something extra in her hamburger...cooked string. Crystal told her it was a worm and then Jo looked really sick. So she took her burger back (along with Joanna, since she could translate) and waited another 20 minutes for a burger without the side of string...hummm. Each time we had a problem a McDonalds employee handed us a free pie. Three pies later, we were over McDonalds.
Crystal, Jo and I were so confused by the Big Mac that cost $61...uhggg, how much is that in American dollars? Jo got a little something extra in her hamburger...cooked string. Crystal told her it was a worm and then Jo looked really sick. So she took her burger back (along with Joanna, since she could translate) and waited another 20 minutes for a burger without the side of string...hummm. Each time we had a problem a McDonalds employee handed us a free pie. Three pies later, we were over McDonalds.
Our trip to the park
Our trip to the park was an experience! We all thought it must be close to the Orphanage, but 20 or so blocks later we finally made it. Along the way Jo stopped for corn on a stick, very popular in Mexico. Crystal, Jordan and I got the churros, which were so yummy. Even though I get a little weirded out buying food from street vendors.
There seemed to be a billion kids there and I have no idea how we made it there with out picking up a few extra children. Jo? What was your child's name?
There seemed to be a billion kids there and I have no idea how we made it there with out picking up a few extra children. Jo? What was your child's name?
The local sites of TJ
Yes, I know I have camera issues. But I love taking pictures and there were just so many colorful images in Mexico. Did you know they make Viagra soup? And that they color their donkey’s to look like Zebra’s? Then they want you to pay to take a picture with the fake Zebra?
Oh, and that sad little puppy you see tied up? The owner tried to give him to me after he saw me take a picture of his dog. I think the puppy just needed a bath and “whah-la” super cute doggie! You know how I am with rescuing animals, and if there was any way, I would have taken that lil' rag-a-muffin home (some "Office" TV show humor).
I thought the puppets were very cool and colorful, but they scared Crystal, so I had to take this picture quickly as we walked by.
Oh, and that sad little puppy you see tied up? The owner tried to give him to me after he saw me take a picture of his dog. I think the puppy just needed a bath and “whah-la” super cute doggie! You know how I am with rescuing animals, and if there was any way, I would have taken that lil' rag-a-muffin home (some "Office" TV show humor).
I thought the puppets were very cool and colorful, but they scared Crystal, so I had to take this picture quickly as we walked by.
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