Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Consider the Poor (June 2016)

Twenty and nine children suffering from cerebral palsy forgotten by the busy world around them were rescued by a brave woman to a center to be taken care of. 


The fact that there are needy people around us, needy in their bodies, health or physical condition cause us to wake up to the real values of life and to consider how blessed we are. By giving and stretching our hands to others we receive, and thus our brother becomes our savior. 

We have the privilege and blessing of being able to contribute weekly with meals, meat, vegetables, juices and other products, thanks to the generosity of Woolworths Ilanga that donate these products on the verge of expiration date.

The small freezer full of good meat that will last, hopefully, for the whole week.

The door of the fridge with juices and milk drinks.

And the fridge with other perishables


Ennie, is the owner of this small NGO which she keeps at her own initiative and persistence. She was awarded with the promise (from a Mine Company) of building a new center with all the conditions to receive full time these 29 children handicapped by cerebral palsy.






Monday, 27 June 2016

Holland in our way to Portugal

Since we had to go through Amsterdam on our way to Portugal why not stop in Holland? It was the right decision. 

The five nights we spent in Holland visiting Silvio and Rute (Sara's daughter) and their 4 beautiful children were extremely relaxing and pleasant.

The timing couldn't be better because the kids were having school holidays for one week and the parents were on leave. Perfect!


On the train from Amsterdam to The Hague. The two girls (Zoe and Georgia), Sara and Rute

Spending a couple of hours in a beach restaurant for warm coffee and breakfast. From left to right, the kids: Senna, Georgia, Jayden & Zoe. Adults: Rute, Sara and Silvio

At the beach. Too early for swimming but great to enjoy

It's impressive the attention and care the Dutch people give to families, bicycles and nature. Very safe to walk and cycle. Children and pedestrian friendly environment.


May the 5th - a national holiday. A sunny and warm day. A fantastic opportunity for a family day out that the Dutch people took full advantage of.