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Date: 26th July 2008
Great you are back home
It is good to read your blog again. Hopefully it is not the last time you do something similar It was awesome. One of the people from Sierra Madre look familiar do you know if it was his name Raul Membreño I worked with him building the El Salvador Air Port I remember him being a really nice guy. Please write more whenever you find some time. Salu :)
From Blog: El Salvador July 21
Great you are back home
It is good to read your blog again. Hopefully it is not the last time you do something similar It was awesome. One of the people from Sierra Madre look familiar do you know if it was his name Raul Membreño I worked with him building the El Salvador Air Port I remember him being a really nice guy. Please write more whenever you find some time. Salu :)
From Blog: El Salvador July 21
Date: 22nd July 2008
beautiful children
Lis, again, we are so proud of you for volunteering your time. There is one shot "waiting for her visitors," which evokes such emotion for me. This is one you need to send to the newspaper. It's just so sad. Makes me want to adopt them all and bring them home. Just call me "Angelina," and David "Brad!" I love you. Have a safe flight. Talk to you tomorrow!!
From Blog: El Salvador July 20
beautiful children
Lis, again, we are so proud of you for volunteering your time. There is one shot "waiting for her visitors," which evokes such emotion for me. This is one you need to send to the newspaper. It's just so sad. Makes me want to adopt them all and bring them home. Just call me "Angelina," and David "Brad!" I love you. Have a safe flight. Talk to you tomorrow!!
From Blog: El Salvador July 20
Date: 22nd July 2008
thanks for your blog
Alyssa, I stumbled across your blog while googling sites on EL Salvador. My 2 children Chris and Cate are also on the Mission trip with you. It was great to see pictures of them. Tell them "HI" from their Mom. Thanks for a great blog. Peggy Hughes
From Blog: El Salvador July 17
thanks for your blog
Alyssa, I stumbled across your blog while googling sites on EL Salvador. My 2 children Chris and Cate are also on the Mission trip with you. It was great to see pictures of them. Tell them "HI" from their Mom. Thanks for a great blog. Peggy Hughes
From Blog: El Salvador July 17
Date: 22nd July 2008
What a Wonderful, fulfilling experience
I have to commend you for your selfless efforts in bringing so much joy to those poor children. Using your precious time to help others, and provide such descriptive narrative so that we can follow your experiences, is a great gift from you to all of your loyal readers. I'm sure we all feel the same way. Thank you for thinking of us. Enjoy your last full day in El Salvador, and have a safe flight home. Text me when you get back. Love, Dad
From Blog: El Salvador July 20
What a Wonderful, fulfilling experience
I have to commend you for your selfless efforts in bringing so much joy to those poor children. Using your precious time to help others, and provide such descriptive narrative so that we can follow your experiences, is a great gift from you to all of your loyal readers. I'm sure we all feel the same way. Thank you for thinking of us. Enjoy your last full day in El Salvador, and have a safe flight home. Text me when you get back. Love, Dad
From Blog: El Salvador July 20
Date: 22nd July 2008
You're amazing as always Lys!! Keep up the awe-inspiring work of making a difference in the world. Miss you!
From Blog: El Salvador July 19
You're amazing as always Lys!! Keep up the awe-inspiring work of making a difference in the world. Miss you!
From Blog: El Salvador July 19
Date: 21st July 2008
I have a tear and am sooooo touched by you
you are amazing I am speechless what an amazing oppurtunity this is I cannot wait to share this with Justin I hope everyone can give even a tiny bit what you have offered the world Miss you !!!
From Blog: El Salvador July 19
I have a tear and am sooooo touched by you
you are amazing I am speechless what an amazing oppurtunity this is I cannot wait to share this with Justin I hope everyone can give even a tiny bit what you have offered the world Miss you !!!
From Blog: El Salvador July 19
Date: 20th July 2008
hola
So proud of you for taking a week out of your busy life to do a great "mitzvah" for others. Enjoying your fantastic blog( as usual) and hoping that this adventure will be a wonderful fulfilling adventure for you!! Have a safe trip back home and call us when you arrive back in the USA. Love, Jan
From Blog: El Salvador July 18
hola
So proud of you for taking a week out of your busy life to do a great "mitzvah" for others. Enjoying your fantastic blog( as usual) and hoping that this adventure will be a wonderful fulfilling adventure for you!! Have a safe trip back home and call us when you arrive back in the USA. Love, Jan
From Blog: El Salvador July 18
Date: 18th July 2008
#1 Do-gooder!!
you are such a wonderful example of what we all should be doing to make our world a better place, congratulations! L, N
From Blog: El Salvador July 16
#1 Do-gooder!!
you are such a wonderful example of what we all should be doing to make our world a better place, congratulations! L, N
From Blog: El Salvador July 16
Date: 18th July 2008
Local stuff
Hola Cipotia. Here are some stuff you must try while you are in El Salvador. First you must try a refresco de Horchata, a refresco de Cevada and a refresco de Chan. You must try a Kolashampan soda pop and some Pupusas de Queso y Pupusas de Ayote. You wont find those on any other country. Hopefully you have some good weekend activities planned for the group with some locals. Please write more about your experiences there and be safe. Take care Salu :)
From Blog: El Salvador July 16
Local stuff
Hola Cipotia. Here are some stuff you must try while you are in El Salvador. First you must try a refresco de Horchata, a refresco de Cevada and a refresco de Chan. You must try a Kolashampan soda pop and some Pupusas de Queso y Pupusas de Ayote. You wont find those on any other country. Hopefully you have some good weekend activities planned for the group with some locals. Please write more about your experiences there and be safe. Take care Salu :)
From Blog: El Salvador July 16
Date: 18th July 2008
Hi sweet daughter
Well, it looks like you are well immersed in a lifestyle you are unaccustomed to. We take what we have for granted, and don't realize how fortunate we are living in the US. This is a great birthday gift from you to you. Cherish this week, learn from it..and love what you have in your life..You are special for embarking on this mission. May this volunteer week be another one of many gifts you give others too!
From Blog: El Salvador July 16
Hi sweet daughter
Well, it looks like you are well immersed in a lifestyle you are unaccustomed to. We take what we have for granted, and don't realize how fortunate we are living in the US. This is a great birthday gift from you to you. Cherish this week, learn from it..and love what you have in your life..You are special for embarking on this mission. May this volunteer week be another one of many gifts you give others too!
From Blog: El Salvador July 16
Date: 17th July 2008
El Salvador
Hola Muchacha. El Salvador has lots of things to see hopefully you find time to do some traveling in the country. If you do go to Tazumal, it is not like Machupichu but it is El Salvador best conserved native temple. Also try Ruta de las Flores that is a pathway that link several little towns with a natural route it is very relaxing, La Palma, Suchitoto, and Illobasco are also towns known for their hand made stuff. Please be safe and write more about your experience ahh yeah pictures would be nice, Salu :).
From Blog: El Salvador July 15
El Salvador
Hola Muchacha. El Salvador has lots of things to see hopefully you find time to do some traveling in the country. If you do go to Tazumal, it is not like Machupichu but it is El Salvador best conserved native temple. Also try Ruta de las Flores that is a pathway that link several little towns with a natural route it is very relaxing, La Palma, Suchitoto, and Illobasco are also towns known for their hand made stuff. Please be safe and write more about your experience ahh yeah pictures would be nice, Salu :).
From Blog: El Salvador July 15
Date: 28th July 2007
alpaca
Is this one of the alpaca (alpaci?) that you ate? They are really cute and look alot like camels and llamas. If you get lonely for Peru, you can always visit the alpaca farm up the street from us. Just don't stir fry any of them. I held Susan (Rosenstein/Kaleck's) guinea pig today and he was worried I was going to stuff him and eat him. Cute furry little thing. I am so glad you are having a great time, but looking forward to seeing you in less than 2 days. Sashi misses you too! I taught her a trick. :-) Have a safe trip home and can't wait to hug you. Love, mom
From Blog: Día 25
alpaca
Is this one of the alpaca (alpaci?) that you ate? They are really cute and look alot like camels and llamas. If you get lonely for Peru, you can always visit the alpaca farm up the street from us. Just don't stir fry any of them. I held Susan (Rosenstein/Kaleck's) guinea pig today and he was worried I was going to stuff him and eat him. Cute furry little thing. I am so glad you are having a great time, but looking forward to seeing you in less than 2 days. Sashi misses you too! I taught her a trick. :-) Have a safe trip home and can't wait to hug you. Love, mom
From Blog: Día 25
Date: 23rd July 2007
Loved seeing the MuseoTumbas pixs, it looks great! BUT when I click on the sight ... it"s all in espanol!! Another reason I should learn spanish - maybe you can be my tutor? Have a fun time in Cusco, I can't wait to read about it ;)
From Blog: Día 19
Loved seeing the MuseoTumbas pixs, it looks great! BUT when I click on the sight ... it"s all in espanol!! Another reason I should learn spanish - maybe you can be my tutor? Have a fun time in Cusco, I can't wait to read about it ;)
From Blog: Día 19
Date: 22nd July 2007
great pictures!
I can't believe you held that snake- something I never would have done. The story about the children was sad, but like you said common. It reminded me of the young gypsy children in Italy. This is such a great experience for you! The pictures were great! Of course being the dog person I am I love the one of the puppy. Love you! Marci
From Blog: Día 11
great pictures!
I can't believe you held that snake- something I never would have done. The story about the children was sad, but like you said common. It reminded me of the young gypsy children in Italy. This is such a great experience for you! The pictures were great! Of course being the dog person I am I love the one of the puppy. Love you! Marci
From Blog: Día 11
Date: 22nd July 2007
hola
Well, you never cease to amaze me....I am glad that you are having a fun time in Chiclayo and the weather is great. Say hola from Juanita to some cute hombres .Glad that your leg is better and you can resume your adventure with comfort. Keep your amuletos by your side. Glad you had some quality time to observe the student life again in your area. It is almost your b-day and hope you have a fun with your friends. We will celebrate when you come home. Hasta manana, Juanita
From Blog: Día 18
hola
Well, you never cease to amaze me....I am glad that you are having a fun time in Chiclayo and the weather is great. Say hola from Juanita to some cute hombres .Glad that your leg is better and you can resume your adventure with comfort. Keep your amuletos by your side. Glad you had some quality time to observe the student life again in your area. It is almost your b-day and hope you have a fun with your friends. We will celebrate when you come home. Hasta manana, Juanita
From Blog: Día 18
Date: 20th July 2007
senorita sashi
Mommy. I love your blog, but I miss you so much. I am not allowed on the furniture, and I am sleeping in my own bed in the hallway, but I do get lots of treats from grandmom. The picture of the anaconda was pretty scary, but the grub was even worse. I wouldn't eat it even if it was covered in my dog food. I am having a good time visiting grandmom and grandpop. They give me lots of love and attention and I go for puppy walks with grandmom every day. When are you coming home? I can lick your leg and make it all better, but my breath is pretty bad. It probably smells like stingray! Love, Sashi
From Blog: Día 18
senorita sashi
Mommy. I love your blog, but I miss you so much. I am not allowed on the furniture, and I am sleeping in my own bed in the hallway, but I do get lots of treats from grandmom. The picture of the anaconda was pretty scary, but the grub was even worse. I wouldn't eat it even if it was covered in my dog food. I am having a good time visiting grandmom and grandpop. They give me lots of love and attention and I go for puppy walks with grandmom every day. When are you coming home? I can lick your leg and make it all better, but my breath is pretty bad. It probably smells like stingray! Love, Sashi
From Blog: Día 18
Date: 20th July 2007
How YOU do in? ha ha
fruit looks good.. although i recognize the guy on the bottles..dont they look like scotty?? ha ha NOT The church's were beautiful !! It looks like the military school was fun and a great experience. i am glad your leg is feeling better.. love deb
From Blog: Día 18
How YOU do in? ha ha
fruit looks good.. although i recognize the guy on the bottles..dont they look like scotty?? ha ha NOT The church's were beautiful !! It looks like the military school was fun and a great experience. i am glad your leg is feeling better.. love deb
From Blog: Día 18
Date: 19th July 2007
Enjoying your blog
Hello I'm Erin McKenna's mom, sounds like a great adventure. I'm enjoying your daily journal. I know it takes alot of time to enter this travel blog, but we all back at home are enjoying reading it. Hope you all continue to have fun and be safe.
From Blog: Día 18
Enjoying your blog
Hello I'm Erin McKenna's mom, sounds like a great adventure. I'm enjoying your daily journal. I know it takes alot of time to enter this travel blog, but we all back at home are enjoying reading it. Hope you all continue to have fun and be safe.
From Blog: Día 18
Date: 17th July 2007
artjan@comcast.net
Hi Jane, where is Tarzan??? I cannot believe you were swinging that many feet off the ground. I could never do that. Hope your leg is getting better, make sure you apply the RX as prescribed ..don't miss an application. Ok, enough mother stuff!!!!! The kids are adorable . Quite an experience you are having. The croc is awesome, did you eat him for dinner??????? Be safe and let us know after your next flight how this adventure is going. Buenos Tardes, Juanita( Jancee) is you have time.....
From Blog: Día 14
artjan@comcast.net
Hi Jane, where is Tarzan??? I cannot believe you were swinging that many feet off the ground. I could never do that. Hope your leg is getting better, make sure you apply the RX as prescribed ..don't miss an application. Ok, enough mother stuff!!!!! The kids are adorable . Quite an experience you are having. The croc is awesome, did you eat him for dinner??????? Be safe and let us know after your next flight how this adventure is going. Buenos Tardes, Juanita( Jancee) is you have time.....
From Blog: Día 14
Date: 16th July 2007
your leg
Hi! I hope the medicine is helping your leg. I am not sure I want to see pictures of your leg with the "dragon blood." Are you having grubs for lunch or anaconda? Yummy! I don't care if they do taste like coconut, they are still larva! Ewwww. Well, looking forward to your next entry and I guess it will be from Chiclayo. Curious to hear how it differs from Iquitos, and Lima. Poverty everywhere in Peru, for sure. But, you can't wipe the smiles off those kids faces! So sweet. Love, mama'
From Blog: Día 14
your leg
Hi! I hope the medicine is helping your leg. I am not sure I want to see pictures of your leg with the "dragon blood." Are you having grubs for lunch or anaconda? Yummy! I don't care if they do taste like coconut, they are still larva! Ewwww. Well, looking forward to your next entry and I guess it will be from Chiclayo. Curious to hear how it differs from Iquitos, and Lima. Poverty everywhere in Peru, for sure. But, you can't wipe the smiles off those kids faces! So sweet. Love, mama'
From Blog: Día 14
Date: 16th July 2007
I can't believe that you're leaving us hanging!!! Hurry up with Saturday's blog!!!
From Blog: Día 13
I can't believe that you're leaving us hanging!!! Hurry up with Saturday's blog!!!
From Blog: Día 13
Date: 15th July 2007
A princess of the jungle!!
Wow!! I am impressed not sure I could sleep out there! i guess i am too high maintence..LOL Scotty says the mosquito our as big as Sashi pup. So I guess you snuggled with one..ha ha I love the sounds of tropical forest must have been so relaxing and peaceful.. your conditions looked like you stayed at the four seasons..doll!! Your amazon look was hot!!m sure edmundo thought so. maybe you should bring a pair of those boots home for Lauren !!to add to her shoe collections,,just put some hello kitty sticker on them and she will love them. i HOPE THIS MADE YOU SMILE.. MISS YOU!! Deb and scotty
From Blog: Día 13
A princess of the jungle!!
Wow!! I am impressed not sure I could sleep out there! i guess i am too high maintence..LOL Scotty says the mosquito our as big as Sashi pup. So I guess you snuggled with one..ha ha I love the sounds of tropical forest must have been so relaxing and peaceful.. your conditions looked like you stayed at the four seasons..doll!! Your amazon look was hot!!m sure edmundo thought so. maybe you should bring a pair of those boots home for Lauren !!to add to her shoe collections,,just put some hello kitty sticker on them and she will love them. i HOPE THIS MADE YOU SMILE.. MISS YOU!! Deb and scotty
From Blog: Día 13
Date: 15th July 2007
artjan@comcast.net
Incredible day with all the aninmals!! Loved the descriptive pictures, especially you and the "snake". Monkeys are cute. Hope the boat ride is better this time and I look forward to more pics and commentary. Stay well and safe. This seems to be your best experience ever!!. Miss ya, Buenos noches Juanita
From Blog: Día 12
artjan@comcast.net
Incredible day with all the aninmals!! Loved the descriptive pictures, especially you and the "snake". Monkeys are cute. Hope the boat ride is better this time and I look forward to more pics and commentary. Stay well and safe. This seems to be your best experience ever!!. Miss ya, Buenos noches Juanita
From Blog: Día 12
Date: 13th July 2007
as I always say OY VAY!
Well glad to hear you and your camera back made it back safely to your room. This world is scary !! The animals looked cute..except for the snake..alittle to scary for me Fish market looked delicious.ha ha (like barf) Maybe you can make a candle scent when you get back..LOL Just kidding Have a fun weekend!! will survive !! not sure about your jewish mothers though..ha ha Debs
From Blog: Día 12
as I always say OY VAY!
Well glad to hear you and your camera back made it back safely to your room. This world is scary !! The animals looked cute..except for the snake..alittle to scary for me Fish market looked delicious.ha ha (like barf) Maybe you can make a candle scent when you get back..LOL Just kidding Have a fun weekend!! will survive !! not sure about your jewish mothers though..ha ha Debs
From Blog: Día 12
xenophobesNOT
Guanaca
Thank you!
I just read your last entry. I want to say thank you for spending your time helping others in my country of birth. The people of El Salvador have gone through so much misery for decades, yet their optimism doesn't seem to diminish. And they are grateful to people like you who show them you care. Every once in a while you'll come across a person who is bitter, but don't take it personally. You'll find good people and bitter people everywhere around the world. Muchisimas gracias por ayudar a mi gente. Un abrazo.
From Blog: El Salvador July 20