043 - Bolivia - Oruro 02/06/09 - 03/01/09 Volunteering in Bolivia: Give a little, receive a lot A wise man once said, 'Give, and give freely, and you will receive tenfold more than that which you gave'. Such was the story of our time in Oruro, Bolivia; volunteering at a soup kitchen for underprivileged children and at a girls orphanage, and ultimately, experiencing a love and affection so pure that it brought both of us to tears upon leaving. We were extremely blessed to have a contact in Oruro. Not just a contact, but the best possible friend you could want in a country like Bolivia. Meet Jhonny Lazarte Chavarria (yes, his first name is spelled correctly). Jhonny is a friend of Hannah's close family friend (Marcia) and has worked with her as interpreter, liaison, and
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