Priveledge

Since being here in Belize I think that all of us on the trip have realized how priveledged we are. I have realized many things that I take for granted everyday. Things are so different here in Belize. People live much differently. Things are much more simple here and I don't think the people of Belize mind that. I think that for a lot of people that is what brings them to Belize and for others it is a hassle and an annoyance to not have what we are used to. We at Pedro's didn't have regular running water for a good 4 or 5 days. The city couldn't get enough water filtered for everyone so they were rationing the water out. We would get some water in the evenings but it was like chlorine or sulfur water not the clean filtered water that we are used to. There are also regular power outings in the city of San Pedro. A lot of people here just walk everywhere as well. Many drive golf carts but some don't have the priveledge of owning one and pretty much get from place to place on foot. It has been a big struggle dealing with having no water. My biggest hassle has been having no place to use the bathroom because of the water outting the toilets wouldn't flush. It is humbling to see how simply the people here are living and they don't seem to mind it at all. I don't know if it is because they don't know it any other way or if it is just that they enjoy the simplicity and appreciate what they do have.