Nicaragua April 2011
I went to Nicaragua last year in April for a two week medical mission. I saw a very, very poor country but rich in culture. The way people interacted with one another was totally different than Americans do. They seemed well connected and appreciative of everything and everyone, especially one another. The three things I think of when I remember Nicaragua would be Rich Culture, Poverty and Strength.
1) Rich Culture- In America, we have such a diverse culture (race, religion, social class etc.) In Nicaragua, it seemed as if they were all on the same page. They all had a role, know what it was and worked well with one another.
2) Poverty- They do not have food, running water, bathrooms, lighting, houses etc. Their houses are made of sticks and black trash bags but hey are very strong.
3) Strength- They go through more in one day than most Americans will go through in their entire lifetime and they stick by one another's side through it all.
