Today, we began their exploration of the Mexican-USA boarder at different locations throughout El Paso and the surrounding area. Our day ended with a Summer Solstice Celebration...More photos to come.
UPDATE....
UPDATE....
Today we explored and learned
about the El Paso border and Border Control.
Before we got started we ate out breakfast burritos, made by Klara, Leah,
Hareena, and Marley, in Chihuahuita park next to the border fence. We also
played a bonding game involving a jump
rope. After that we explored the border with the help of 12 student
facilitators. After the border tour, we
had lunch at the Annunciation House. We then had some down time back at Casa
Vides. For our final outing, we celebrated the Summer Solstice at the Community
Farm. Next, we traveled back to Casa Vides to turn in for the night. Finally a special shout out to Hannah
Blackwell who is celebrating her birthday today!
- Hareena and Marley
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Everyone participating in a group bonding at park by border.
We were at the Chihuahuita park next to the border. Chihuahuita used to be
apart of Mexico named Chihuahua, but after it was divided after the
Mexican-American War.
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Cliff off of Rim Road overseeing
all of El Paso and Mexico.
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Rio Grande in New Mexico close to
border.
The Rio Grande was initially the
border between Mexico and the United States, but then the U.S secured more land
on the other side of the river.
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Exploring the Border Fence and
analyzing what a border means.
From this area you could see the
border fence lining the hill. The border gate was initially built in 1996 and
was secured in 2008 because of the Secure Border Act.
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Group celebrating summer solstice
at community farm.
The Summer Solstice is the day
where people celebrate the sun and the moon coming together; it’s also the
longest day of the year.
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Group photo in front of Chihuahuita community center mural.
This mural is apart of El Paso’s colorful history.
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