HISTORY LESSONS of EL SALVADOR

Our time here in this beautiful Central American country has been filled with much learning:  the language of course is always a challenge yet the locals are so willing to share about their beloved country. As we toured for a few days our guide, Horte which is George in English, was very eager to share the story of the smallest country of the Central Americas- EL SALVADOR.  With only 124 square miles the population is mostly in the Capital city of San Salvador and its outlying suburbs.  Within 15 minutes from the USA Embassy, which is in a very new area of this huge city we saw many many slopes filled with shanties.. roofs covered with tin or plastic and representing  peoples casas--homes.  Most people make a mere $7.00 PER DAY!!!
On our tour the other day
we followed some of the historical trails that brought us  through a coffee plantation  up into the mountains and around a Volcano.  El Salvador has the most Volcanoes-none of which are active-the last eruption was in 2003 I believe.
The civil unrest began in the 1930's.  We watched  a movie  last night about Monsignor Romero for the story of how it began in 1932 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93scar_Romero.

  We saw how he and four Jesuit Priests attempted to help the people regain their human status against 14 families that held all the power in the country.  The civil war actually took place during 1976 -1980 with over 60,000 people being killed for their stand for their country, their beliefs and their freedom--all criteria that we expect and demand in our lives.  Amazing story of strength and trust in God  and how their government and church  oppressed them--all accept the four Jesuit Priests and Monsignor Romero!!!!!  Check it out for more details.

Claes and I both look forward to getting to explore and learn more about this beautiful little country when we return next fall.  Until later just know that it is getting pretty darn humid and hot here and we spend most afternoons by the pool.--  tough I know but a matter of survival!!  Gotta get up very early to accomplish anything by 11 -noon is definitely too hot.

Oh yes--yesterday our friends on S/V Sea Turtle Jordon and Judy arrived with lot to catch up on.
So life is good and we have begun  to work towards leaving our beloved White Shell here on a mooring ball to return to Canada for the summer of 2011.

Have a great day and talk to you soon.   Lue

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  1. DebbieMarch 31, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    So good to hear about your life down there. I remember living with Salvadorians in a refugee home in Toronto in the mid 80s though I never understood their plight at that time. "We certainly live in the shade of the trees our forfathers planted." I hope we never take for granted the freedom we have here in Canada. Bless you guys! Deb & Carl

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