New school year

I shared a bus ride yesterday with the director of the high school in Sorata. Although classes officially started 2 days ago, few students have arrived yet. Those from rural areas typically arrive by the start of the next school week. He is enthusiastic about giving special after school classes to our internado students again this year, and feels the bakery is a very good idea.

Alicia, Internado administrator, and the house parents and I also met with staff of the Sorata Caritas office yesterday. They are giving wonderful support for organic gardening for our students.  They are enthusiastic about the students taking what they learn to their families in remote locations that the Caritas staff rarely reach. They made presentations to our students last year on nutrition, hygiene, and career orientation. This year they will add theory and practice of organic vegetable growing.

They are also enthusiastic about the bakery project. In addition to improving the students nutrition, they agree there should be a good market for wholemeal and specialty breads in local businesses thar cater to tourists.