Though I was only in Colombia for a week, I felt like I learned so much about the tradition, culture, and overall lifestyle of the country. Being able to work hands on with kids who were happy to have a place to learn was an extremely humbling experience and made me realize how fortunate my own life has been. There was a strong sense of community that surrounded El Hogar Nueva and by the time my week was up, I felt like I was part of the family.
The librarian I worked with even invited our entire group over the last night for a delicious dinner topped off by homemade coffee ice cream and dancing. I don’t think any of us could have asked for a better way to end the trip. I now feel like I know the true beauty of Colombia and the wonderful people that make it that way.
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