…at least that’s what it felt like when we
arrived at the village this morning. Some of the older kids began unloading the
things we’d brought – a stove, pots, storage shelves, cups and plates before we
even stepped out of the mototaxi. 
I don’t know if it was the change in their
school day, the excitement in the air or what but we’ve never seen kids so
excited about non-toy things before. There were oohs and aahs as each item was
unwrapped and not just from the kids.
Parents didn’t waste any time in tackling
the job of assembling the six storage shelves. The first one was difficult as
they couldn’t agree on the spacing of the shelves but once that was decided the
rest went quickly with teachers and kids helping.
The village women had prepared a delicious
lunch of rice with duck. The kids usually eat lunch at home but today they all ate
at the school and used their new cups and plates. With the new stove eating at
school will become the norm.
What we didn’t take with us was the tables
and chairs the director Alcira Romero had requested, because we had previously
agreed that Alcira would take responsibility for contacting a carpenter friend
to hopefully get a discounted price. She will do that soon and let us know what
she learns.
Once again we need to thank Chris R., the Alice
Cool Foundation and Clif Brown for helping the people of Sapamè and other
villages. You folks have accomplished quite a lot in the Tùcume District.
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