Today we started the day touring a site where a landslide had occured. Nearly 5000 people had lost their homes in that event. We were taken to the camps where these people were living. Local Rotary Clubs had furnished tents for the families to live but, in many cases multiple families were living in the same tents. It was crowded and one woman sobbed as she told us of how she had lost all she had. Rotary had already helped to give these people a place to stay but, there is still much that these people needed. It would be amazing to see clubs back in our district step in and contribute upon our return.
After touring the camps we were given another tour. We went to a place called the Valley of the Moon. It was a beautiful geographic area that one person said was like the Luray Cavern except we weren't in a cave. I think the team enjoyed the tour and I will post pictures soon. We then went to a country home for a BBQ. As usual we were treated to copious amounts of delicious food and drink.
All in all there is a certain dichotomy to this GSE experience. There are highs and lows we experience everyday. We see the poor and the rich, high altitudes and low, hot temperatures and cold nights. Today we saw people living in difficult conditions yet in the same day we celebrated and feasted. I think this experience highlights the blessings that we all have and the need to share what we can to make a difference in other peoples lives.
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