Tuesday, October 25, 2011

It makes a change

The first few days here have been great. I have definitely gotten used to the idea that I am actually in Honduras, and that I will actually be here for the next two months. This was honestly the least engaged I have been with a trip of mine before getting here. There was so much to do beforehand that had nothing to do with this experience, that I didn't process the fact that I was going at all, really. But now that I'm here, I have had time to realize what I am doing here and why, and so far, it has been going extremely well.

We have been able to spend lots of time with the boys, and I have been getting to know a lot of them. It is amazing how resilient kids are; I am amazed every time I get a chance to work with the ones who have suffered more than I could ever fathom. They are inspiring, and make me want to do everything I can to improve their circumstances.

I am really seeing how Kelsey and I are going to be able to do awesome things at ProNiƱo, teaching the boys photography and how to share their own stories with the world. I have only been here a few days, but already have so many goals and plans for this internship. There is a lot to be done here, and I hope that Kelsey and I can really make some changes that we feel need to be made. I can't wait to see what unfolds from this!


We are having so much fun documenting every second of this trip on our other blog (www.lensesarelouderthanwords.blogspot.com), which is why this blog might be lacking a bit.
So please check out this blog as well! Packed with videos, stories, etc., to keep you hooked and informed on what's going on down here!