Daniel in Iquitos: "You realize how little you need to be happy"
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| Daniel in his solidarity trip to Iquitos, in Peru |
It is not easy to describe with words what you feel in an incredible part of the world and with some people who give you everything”. With just one sentence, Daniel tells us how his solidarity trip to Iquitos, Peru. Since I was little I had always dreamed of going to the jungle, but getting to know it hand in hand with the boys and girls from the project “is incredible”.
It has not been your first trip of this style, what differences did you see with others that you had done?
From the moment I arrived in the town of Santa Clara, I was surprised by the love I received from all the neighbors. That afternoon, the children already welcomed me with a ball and invited me to play soccer. They are always willing to share everything! It seems to me a complete volunteering because In addition to helping and collaborating, it allows you to fully immerse yourself in the culture.
What was an ordinary day like on the project?
In the mornings we enjoyed free time to delve into the culture, get to know the jungle and the wonderful people of Santa Clara. In the evenings we organized workshops, games and activities with the boys and girls.
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| Daniel playing soccer with the boys and girls of the project. |
Do you think the project helps the population of Santa Clara? If yes, in what way?
I think it helps enrich your people because they are open and friendly people. They are curious about our culture and any small detail that we offer them can help them.
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| The environment of project It is spectacular. You immerse yourself 100% in nature. |
What was it like living in the jungle?
From a very young age, for me it was a dream to go to the jungle. I always saw her in documentaries and movies. I think you have to visit it and experience it at least once in your life. Going into it by the hand of a child and discovering its fruits, animals and secrets is incredible.
How are the townspeople?
Solidarity and cheerful. I think they are the two adjectives that best define it.
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| Daniel with some children from project and one of its coordinators. |
Why would you recommend this solidarity trip?
In Santa Clara, in the end the boys and girls are your family and the love they give you is hard to forget. I brought a backpack full of gifts made with their great imagination and above all smiles. It is something incredible what you feel when you live with them, and you realize how little you need to be happy.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to take a trip like this?
In addition to the education of the little ones, combines culture, nature and sport. It is an adventure that is worth living because in my case I consider that I bring much more than what I left. The experience motivates you to keep traveling.
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| Volunteer dinner! |
What did you like the most?
The boys and girls, their passion for sports, imagination and the assets they are! Besides, I loved the people of the jungle. I hope to return sometime in my life. It is not easy to describe in words what you feel in an incredible part of the world and with people who give you everything.
And the least?
Nothing! I even liked the typical worm that eats...
Daniel collaborated in the solidarity school in Iquitos from August 4 to 20, 2018.