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Good Evening Families,
This morning we woke up bright and early, had a nutritious breakfast, and headed out to the community of París de Parita. We were welcomed with open arms by the lovely Eli Moreno, Raquel Pascasio, Sonia Vega, Mercedes Calderon, María Teresa Mendoza, and their families. We split into groups and followed our respective families back to their homes to hear about them and their community. There, we learned that some of the women in París (not France!) formed a volunteer organization that collects litter from the community to turn it into beautiful creations. These ranged from (very comfortable) chairs made out of tires, to flowers in all different colors made out of plastic bottles. All of the groups also got to hear about the particulars of life in the community； where they shop, learn, and receive medical care. After our immersion in the local community, we headed back to the hotel for some much-deserved rest. Afterwards, we had a scrumptious dinner and held our nightly meeting to prep for tomorrow. Finally, everyone is now winding down for the night and preparing to go to bed.
We hope you miss us!
Dylan & Renee
Comments (7)
Jill Binkley
I hope there are some pictures of the chairs made from tires, that sounds rad.
Misha Andaya-Loomis
Sounds like another great day! Can’t wait to hear about the families you got to visit and what you’ve all learned.
Andrew, your Tita Jane, Xander, Coco and Louie arrived this morning from LA and are staying in your room while you’re gone. House is chaos with 5 dogs in the house!
Just had sushi for dinner and the group chat is full of meme pictures of you. lol
Love ya,
Mom
Maple the cat c/o Brittany Walker Pettigrew
Meow meow meow maw
Meeeow meow meow maw squeak meow squeak squeak squeak…
Loose translation: Hello favorite Hana person. I miss you very much. I sneaked a tasty treat and left a little bit of it in your bed for you for when you get home Hopefully, the parent persons won’t take it away before you get back, but you know how they are. Always cleaning up things they call “messes”. Do the families you visited today have cats who leave their persons presents? You know I get jealous. I could perhaps make a bigger present.
Sharon Mitchell (Eliza’s mom)
Hello! Thank you for all of your wonderful updates and for sharing details about your Panama community and cultural experiences. Sending appreciation, love and support.
Thuy
Love to see glimpser photos! Weather in Bay Area has been hot since you left for the Panama trip. We and cat Boo really miss you, Nico. Hope you have great time and make a lot of friends in Panama. Can’t wait to see you coming home next week.
Erika (Dylan’s mom)
I miss you a lot! It’s not the same being up here in Portland without you. It sounds like you had a wonderful day, and those upcycling project the people are doing sound great, and just like something we would make. I can’t wait to hear all the details when you get home. I love you, Dylan!
Felix Angeles Amado
J.Felix Angeles (Erick’s Dad)
Good job Erick,always keep going mijo!!?✌