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| Evie & Allison enjoying the local cuisine in the old city. |
Hello from Prague!
Today was "city day" for our team, which we
spent most of at the Prague Castle. The Basilica of St. George was
breathtaking! One of the most amazing aspects was the gothic architecture,
which highlighted important events in Christian history. With several
renderings of Jesus on the cross and a 300 year-old painting of Palm Sunday,
the cathedral truly renewed our faith in god and each other.
Our teens, Beau, Ariel, and Jordan, made us so proud as
they soaked up all the information that was given. It's so inspiring to me, as
an adult, to see our teens absorb the lessons that another culture has to
offer. I could see them start to remove their own personal cultural biases and
begin to look at the world through renewed appreciation for different cultures
and lifestyles.
Our companion Allison, who works at Community
Development, has taken us all under her wing and led our group through the
often confusing streets of Prague. What's truly amazing about Allison is her
patience for our complaints and her perseverance to help us find the most
inspiring sites around Prague. We would all be truly lost without her!
Lastly, a festival highlight id like to highlight is the
YMCA RGE, which is a global advocacy team that highlights environmental
activism and global climate issues. They also work closely with the United
Nations in empowering youth to improve the environment in their
community. This group has spent the day petitioning to get recycling
services added to the festival site. Their website is www.action.ymca.int/RGE.
We are enjoying our time here and can't wait to put
together our presentation to highlight all the YMCA services around the world!
-Adam Esmaeel
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