Today we left for Higuey – a very poverty-stricken city. The street buildings are brightly-colored pinks, yellows, oranges & blues. Very eye-catching! People mostly drove on mopeds and motorcycles weaving in and out of the traffic and cutting in front of you.
We arrived at the farmers market – people everywhere trying to sell fruits, veggies and freshly cut meat that they hung out in the air. The smell was overwhelming and you had to watch where you stepped. They actually butchered chickens right there!
I saw a lady walk by with four chickens tied together by their claws and there were chickens already dressed displayed at the counters to be sold to customers. Following the market tour, we got to go in about 3 shops; most of them were closed because it Father’s Day here in the Dominican Republic
We are so blessed to be able to have electricity, running water, food on our table and a roof over our head with cool air-conditioning and it is so sad that so many people don’t get to experience such luxuries in life. I am so thankful for what I have. We all need to open our eyes and try to be a little more giving. This is one project that I want to support in the years ahead for these precious children to have an education.
Contributed by Debbie Fadeley, Shenandoah County
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