Ethiopia: Day 5 (1/1/11)

Today we drove to Shanto. Shanto is a very remote village in Southern Ethiopia and located in a beautiful valley. When we arrived, we parked about 500 yards from FOVC because they had a celebrating arranged. We paraded down the street with hundreds of children by our side and dancers out in front keeping rhythm to the beat of drums. We came up to the FOVC (Friends of Orphans and Vulnerable Children) property and the children inside were holding signs welcoming us there. They had another celebration inside with dancing and music.

Today was awesome and incredible; the best day yet. I love the Ethiopian country side. The children are wonderful and so happy. Below is a picture (left) of Desalegn and (right) his majesty; like our governor. They are welcoming us and thanking us for our support of the people. Desalegn is the man who started FOVC and wanted to give back to his community after graduating from college. He is an amazing man of God.
Some of the events were games (below teaching them duck, duck, goose), coffee ceremony, dancing, constructing, medical team set up, pastor conference and loving the children.

It was very dusty in Shanto so when we went back to Soddo for the night to rest it was nice to take a shower even if it was cold. Tomorrow we head back for more activities and a soccer match!