“Viva la Mexico!! We have arrived - made it through a few army check stops and the border crossing - “red light green light” experience. We had to get off the bus collect our luggage then one at a time push a traffic light button - if it turned green […]
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Penticton Students ‘Back At It’ In Mexico
Published by March 10th, 2010 in FB and Other Sites. ClosedMaking A House A Home
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Between yesterday and today, the houses have been pieced together rapidly. Lots of hard work, painting and sawing have brought the group two standing houses. Everyone is experimenting with different ways to help out; whether it be playing with the kids, roofing or […]
After many days of laughter and tears, the house we build for this family for Christmas is finally complete.
The family made us fresh duck with beans and salad for yet another meal together! It is pretty incredible to be on the receiving end of such generosity and sacrifice.
During the dedication the crew from Canada presented […]
“My children have never had a Christmas gift.” - Mother of the family we are building for.
As we sit down to our gift exchange this morning, these words still ring in my head. Last night the family we are building for made us a Christmas dinner. While we were there with them, sitting around a […]
...continue reading Well, almost a year later and I am finally posting some pictures! Thank you to everyone who was on this trip with us for your patience. Going through these pictures again have brought back many fond memories of our time together.
The families from the two houses that you completed are still doing really […]
Our internet has been pretty scattered here this past week. Parents and friends, thank you for your patience in receiving these updates and photos.
The last few days have been filled with:
HARD WORK
DOING LAUNDRY BY HAND (by the way, Jeff said thanks)
BEACH TIME
DANCING
DEDICATION DAY
All efforts resulted in these two incredibly well built projects!
We are all looking […]
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Today was a busy day filled with anticipation, excitement, hard work, good times with new found friends, the taco stand, and a special treat, THE MEXICAN CIRCUS!
This morning we got off to a late start to our job sites because we had to finish […]
August 2nd, 2009 - The drive to Vicente Guerrero
Published by August 2nd, 2009 in Uncategorized. ClosedWe arrived in Mexico safe and sound.
Check out the pictures on Facebook, do you think that anyone was tired today?
We are just sitting down to supper now and then that will be followed up with orientation.
First day on the job sites tomorrow, stay turned for more pictures and stories.
Yesterday was a day full of adventure, insight and fun. We began by touring around to five different areas of interest on an educational tour. We visited a museum, a cemetery, two school projects that Hero Holiday is involved with, and a clinic.
Later in the day everyone had some time to relax, we had our […]
...continue readingJuly 4th, 2009 - Today’s Events with Hero Holiday
Published by July 4th, 2009 in FB and Other Sites. Closed1. Registration and orientation day in Toronto for Dominican Hero Holiday!
2. GBC private charter group from Calgary is traveling down the Baja today and will arrive in Vicente Guerrero tonight as they begin their Hero Holiday in Mexico!
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