Not having clear expectations prior to coming to Bogota, Colombia, it´s been quite a journey so far. Always wanting to be in control of where I am, what I´m doing and what the end result will be...this trip has brought me way out of my comfort zone. Days are filled with many emotions. Never really knowing what time or even what day it is. Relying on trust, faith and prayer to guide our days. Flexibility, patience, managing expectations. Bonding with the team in a special, long lasting way. Difficult to articulate everything right now, so I thought I´d share some thoughts in a bad, good and priceless fashion
BAD
Overpowering diesel smell; rainy, cloudy days; traffic and driving worse than LA; so much trash; never ending construction; roads with crater sized potholes; chicken feet in my soup; my feet are wet; where´s the hot water; we have to wake up at what time?
GOOD
A stranger brings a homeless person coffee and bread; 5 year olds with great soccer skills; sunny skies; beautiful mountain views; professional soccer game; awesome guacamole
PRICELESS
English worship songs sung in Spanish; a child´s smile when they say an English word; a hug and kiss on the cheek; little, dirty faces that brighten the whole day with a smile...
---Gino Tomaro
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