Occasionally, we have had to go to a nearby garbage landfill to bring all the trash. In Mexico, there is something called "Buscando" (Collecting) where people work/live in these garbage areas to gather things of value. I saw this happen years ago on my previous trip to Mexico with Pete as well. To me, this seems to be a proverbial hell and I absolutely hate witnessing this. The smells are unexplainable, people who tend to have drug addictions work there, and theire the poverty is undeniable. Below is a shaky video (They didn't like me taking pics etc.) I need to continue to pray for these people and that God shows me how I can trust Him to use me to love every person he puts in my life. Perhaps He will reveal ways in the future of how I can help end this awful form of work or provide alternatives for these people.
On a lighter note, we were able to go to a different beach on Monday. This is the second one I was able to go too. I went snorkeling and cliff diving - mega fun. Also, there were some fishermen right near us and we purchase fresh fish from them. Dinner was outstanding! (Did I mention Pete used to work as a chef?) The fishermen also caught a shark and filleted it right in front of us. Shark guts everywhere...yum.
The Sunday before, I went to church and in the middle of the service a very interesting man walked in. He was wearing a Mexican flag around his belt, was carrying a huge bundle of weeds/flowers and an orange carton with some form of liquid, and he had a funnel sticking out of his nose along with a skull sticker attached to his for head. He eventually held up the crucifix necklace to the speaker (that he was also wearing around his neck) and was blessing people as he left a few minutes later. Very interesting/funny to say the least. Not sure what his deal was - but the family and I prayed for him later in the day (and the congregation as well as it's easy to judge in those situations)
Did I mention that God is power? He is amazing! He allowed me to climb this huge mountain today and survive. I had limited water but was still able to make it back to the ranch. PS never ever climb in the dessert by yourself. And naturally (being trav) I had to go for one of the biggest Mountains in the area. It's just not a good idea and your head will hurt from dehydration for a very long time. My body still has that dropping sensation you get from roller coasters or something. Praise the Lord.
I've been diving into Ezekial (that dude was crazy) and reading Proverbs (I should read this book everyday). I'm trying to be fed by the scriptures and tuned into the Holy Spirit every possible moment. This is not easy and takes discipline.
There are so many other things that I know I'm forgetting. But hopefully, I will be able to recall them asap when I get back. I will post again when I arrive back in the States.
Less than 48 hours here! Viva la vida!
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