Rotarians in Granada

Remember in my last post I mentioned that a "quinta" is a lake home and Peck was the maiden name of Karla's mom, so "Peckita"refers to the children. The lake home has been passed down from Evita's parents to her family. Karla says that she has lots of fond memories of good times at the lake. Her parents are very generous in sharing their hospitality with others. For those of you who may not have read previous posts, Karla runs an hospedaje (lodge) here in Granada, Hospedaje Ari, where I stay. Karla and her family, Bosco, and Ariana, are wonderful and it has been great staying with them. Pictured here at Quinta Las Peckitas is Evita, Karla, and Evenor. (Karla's parents) Karla was the president of Rotary in Granada last year, and her parents are very active Rotarians. There may only be one Rotary Club here, but they have done the work of 20 clubs! Karla has shown me DVDs with Rotary assisting to dig wells - the gift of life here for many-water. In addition Rotary has donated computers to public schools, built schools, donated medical and dental services, and constructed clinics, in collaboration with other local clubs, as well as clubs from the U.S. As I mentioned, there is a group that will arrive this week from Boston. This group includes medical personnel, and I cannot wait to see them and to go to the clinic in Pantanal with them. Thank you, Rotary!