October 24th we traveled to Ethiopia and participated in one of life's great experiences. We took part in the official Grand Opening of the BEKA Center (Bright For Every Kid's Association) in Gindo, Ethiopia. The purpose of our Cross Canada Chain Reaction Bike ride was to help raise funds for this center. We traveled about three hours from Addis Ababa to Walisoo with the Canadian Humanitarian Expedition where we stayed over night. We stopped to take a picture by a large Worka Tree along the way to Gindo. Several young people from the community joined in the photo.
Interesting sites along the way.
Beautiful Country side at the end of the rainy season.
Teff field - The grain used to make Ingera Bread, an Ethiopian Staple food.
Our Bus - Note the tassels and fancy curtains from the 70's. Only we can appreciate it. Reminds us of Ken's first car.
Arriving at the Center - Vern's first view.
As we approached we witnessed the completed center with the children in their school uniforms smiling and ready to greet us.
Some very happy and grateful Children.
It was more than we could take and Vern and I were overcome with emotion. What an amazing experience.
You really don't know how much you can love others until you serve them.
