Peru celebrated the day of the worker on May 1. Nobody worked. Okay, well a few of us at the albergue were working and a few restaurants and a few micro buses - but everyone else took the day to relax or play or work at home.
We, at the albergue, celebrated together on May 3. I can't think of a better group of dedicated workers to celebrate than those here at the orphanage. A few of the staff planned a day of activities for all the staff, their families and the children of the orphanage.
We started the day with a service. Joel and I sang our first song in Spanish and we heard a message from one of the worker's sons, who is a pastor.
We divided workers, their families and the children at the albergue into 4 teams and added war paint of various colors. Go white team, go!
Go yellow team, go! (yes, we won the whole day)
Potato sack races started our day.
Who knew that the Director of Projects, Alex, could eat so fast!
The kids competed in tug of war - with a little help from the adults.
Water balloon volleyball - using towels instead of our hands.
The day ended with everyone sharing a meal together.
This was a perfect day filled with laughter and smiles. It was great to enjoy fun time together as a staff and remember what all of our work is for. Feliz dia del trabajador!
