Oaxaca street children : Photos 21 to 27

The day after the robbing incident, (previous blog entry) we tried eating breakfast in the zocalo but most meal times involves being harassed by numerous height challenged offspring who are out on their own asking for money or selling scary yellow skinned chicken rubber key rings, beaded necklaces or various nuts. With every tug of my skirt or a tiny hand on my arm it met with their needy eyes, I felt the bus station kids with me but I had to say no, no, no between mouthfuls of unappetising food.



My attention was diverted as I noticed many people walking past us holding bunches of flowers, single red roses and interesting floral oasis fanning out like peacock plumage. My first thought was there must be a flower market some where nearby as Oaxaca is famous for its amazing markets, but as the day unfolded this same sight filled up the whole square and then every street surrounding it. There were lots of children with 5ft sausage balloons, laughing and hanging out with their parents who were carrying all the flowers and parents hanging out with their aged parents who also were carrying armfuls of flowers, birds were

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HI Claire, what a story, you should get some response, certainly from me, it hit my inner child too as I too know the inside of an orphanage, but we had courage most of the other children lacked and moved on didn't we, those children of yours do not look fat, or rude, or dangerous, as they do in the mean streets here, where they have everything they could possibly want. Well done, keep up the good work, use your energies wisely, and most of all, I send you lots of good vibes, energies, and lovexxxxx

What an experience once again!! I think you have found your niche with those children. Aren't they wonderful. Put a the majority over here to shame!! If I had been a lot younger, I think I would have loved to have been with you on this trip of yours. I still think you would make a super "author" so when you eventually come back "home" I think you should consider it. Carry on taking care of yourself (and others) Lovely to hear from you. Luv Sheila xxx

Your pics look great on here C.

I am so impressed when I read of young women giving of them selfs is such a wonderful way. All your pictures were thoughtful. I have a need. My church is doing a Alternative Gift Fair. I need a few pictures of street children. These gifts bought will go to Melel Xojobal, Chiapas, Mexico. I have not been able to acquire any pictures to promoto this project. I would love to have the one of the girl in the red dress and the one of the three old. What would you charge me.

HI Claire, what a story, you should get some response, certainly from me, it hit my inner child too as I too know the inside of an orphanage, but we had courage most of the other children lacked and moved on didn't we, those children of yours do not look fat, or rude, or dangerous, as they do in the mean streets here, where they have everything they could possibly want. Well done, keep up the good work, use your energies wisely, and most of all, I send you lots of good vibes, energies, and lovexxxxx

What an experience once again!! I think you have found your niche with those children. Aren't they wonderful. Put a the majority over here to shame!! If I had been a lot younger, I think I would have loved to have been with you on this trip of yours. I still think you would make a super "author" so when you eventually come back "home" I think you should consider it. Carry on taking care of yourself (and others) Lovely to hear from you. Luv Sheila xxx

Your pics look great on here C.

I am so impressed when I read of young women giving of them selfs is such a wonderful way. All your pictures were thoughtful. I have a need. My church is doing a Alternative Gift Fair. I need a few pictures of street children. These gifts bought will go to Melel Xojobal, Chiapas, Mexico. I have not been able to acquire any pictures to promoto this project. I would love to have the one of the girl in the red dress and the one of the three old. What would you charge me.