We went up to Cristo, the largest statue of Jesus Christ inn the world (bigger that Buenos Aires)- was darn cool. Our house is directly at Jesus’s right hand- he points right at us. We are seated at the right hand of Christ!!! Not a shabby place to live, that’s for sure.

Bolivian Independence day was last week. Nothing but parades all day. It was great. SO cool to see all the traditional dresses. They all dressed up like their traditional tribes.
And election day was Sunday. Because of threat of rioting, and violence, no cars were allowed on the streets. It was AWESOME. SO peaceful. We should do it in the US too! Violence?? We didn’t even hear who won the election. It is very cool that I was worried about the election before coming here- and it was nothing to worry about.

Note from Jenny-

Two favorite things from Independence day: Ice cream & Foosball!
Ice Cream is not the same here. Rather disappointing. Then we found this truck. They import all of their ingredients from Italy. AMAZING!! For those of you who know my fascination…okay obsession with Gelato, this has been a defining moment in my life. Now if only I could figure out where they park the damn truck everyday??

They set up Foosball tables in the middle of the Prado by the parade. Some of the “shoe shine boys” came and asked if they could shine our shoes. They were probably in the 5th grade and this is what their parents send them out to do for money. The polish stains their hands, so everyone knows what they do and they are considered lowly and dirty. Drew told us they are somewhat like untouchables. We said no thank you. (half of us were in sandals) Then, Drew and John (who both are big kids) asked them if they wanted to play Foosball. Precious! Their faces lit-up they came and we played away. Such joy. For that time, they were kids. Drew told us later they people commented behind us because they could not believe we were playing with them and touching them? I am learning so much about injustices here. People here are very prejudice, even against their own people? I think after working at the Shelter I have become more aware of this then ever before?