This past week at Albergue has been so full of physical activity that I haven't gone a day without feeling sore or bruised. Honestly though, it's been a blast. Soccer, swimming, and yesterday a four hour excursion in which we hiked up the cacti-covered, rocky backside of the mountain on top of which sits the iconic Cristo statue [pictures above]--what gifts these are.
Also this week, I officially started teaching my photography classes! In one sense, it's been a success because all the girls are eager to take photos. It was so great to see them so excited about using the cameras on our hike yesterday. But in another, I am frustrated/anxious because they are neither super engaged in the classroom setting nor very eager to do the "homework" assignments which I give them... How can photography be a means of empowerment and healing, as I am hoping and planning for it to be, if I cannot get the girls to delve into the material? However I am trusting that, with patience and prayer, it will all come together in its own way. Though most likely not in the way that I expected.
This next week is full of travel (!) which I am very much looking forward to. More updates on that when I am back.
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