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Paw Paw - Log Day 9: Humbled And Grateful



While Roy stayed onboard to fix our AIS (An electronic device to assist us in tracking other vessels as well as allow them to track us, especially at night), diagnose a issue that developed out of the blue en route to Colombia with our data communications and ready Paw Paw for the next leg, Elaine joined the entourage to a local school for underprivileged children. What she wasn't expecting was the greeting we received in what one would never guess as being a school, as well as learn the background of the children and the operations of the school. Essentially 49% of children in Colombia do not have access to an education. This school, completely funded through private donations and support, where the teachers are working professionals in various disciplines who donate their time, attempt to fill the gap - See www.fundehumac.org. It was heart wrenching to learn that the $1000 US collected from the World ARC sailors prior to the visit and then presented during our visit would actually go towards completing the building currently consisting of just two unfinished rooms and a bathroom. A very humbling experience! Our PHOTO GALLERY has been updated so take a peek.








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