2002
Our city tour of Manta was a disappointment. However, I
think
we should all be exposed periodically to the poverty and
filth of
other countries to have a greater appreciation of what we
have
One thing new & clean was a cathedral. The previous
one was hit
by an airplane 4 yrs ago & completely rebuilt. It was
quite a
contrast to the other cathedrals we usually see on tours.
The
statue of the Virgin Mary was the only part not destroyed
& is
part of the new cathedral.
There were a lot of children outside & they looked
healthy & did
not ask for money to have their picture taken.
2013
We’ve traveled worldwide since I wrote the above, but I
still feel
we need to be
exposed to the awful conditions some people live
with to really appreciate what we have.
Last trip I bought a t-shirt with a beautiful embroidery so
I decided
to go to the Artisian Mall today just in case I could
find an
embroidered garment I could us as a nightshirt. I bought
a “dress”
which is larger and longer than I like but has lovely
embroidery.
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