We left San Salvador and arrived in the Lower Lempa communities, we joined in for the Mass in Ciudad Romero, where they celebrated their 30th anniversary and Romero's life on the 31st anniversary of his assessination. The mass was well attended and the youth choir sang songs as part of the worship. The message was about the hope Romero gave us and reminded us to be in solidarity with eachother. We were reminded that the support of the US and Obama was appreciated, and also the sad history where the funding for weapons and training of the army that killed so many was supported by the US. We need to focus on the humanity and justice for all, including the poor to create a just society for all in El Salvador and across the world.
We were then greeted by the community and our host families in Community Octavio Oriz (also called La Canoa), the pre-school sang welcoming songs, and we enjoyed getting to know eachother and renewing friendships created over the years.
After dinner with our wonderful hostfamilies and a little resting time in the hammocks, we enjoyed a concert in Ciudad Romero together with our hostfamilies, and danced and talked and had fun with the childrend at the fair.
We enjoyed the clear starlit sky on the way home, and were welcoming a nice rest in this hospitable community. How humbling and grateful we all were about the chance to be together in solidarity.
Elsbeth
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