St. Lucia Service Trip

As I mentioned in my initial reflections, this was my first time traveling outside of the United States and because of this trip, I am finding it more and more difficult to be at home.  In St. Lucia, everything was just….closer, and I mean more by that term than just proximity (although that was an important part of my experience on the island).  I mean that the people were so down to earth and willing to help.  I mean that I built relationships with people that I probably would not have had under normal circumstances.  I mean that I grew to love St. Lucia in 17 days and I wish that I could be there now.

Not only did I have a great time with my friends, enjoying the day and nightlife of the northern tip of the island, I also enjoyed working with the RC Boys’ School and the people from Anse La Raye.  The facilities at the Boys’ School broke my heart a bit, but it seemed to me that the boys were not even bothered; they were just happy to be.  Their reactions to our cameras were priceless and it seems that they are both models and photographers because they are just as enthusiastic about being in front of the camera as behind it.  I really do hope that they are able to use the things we worked on with them and I hope that they will remember us because I know that I will never forget this experience.

The only thing that I regret about the trip is the fact that I did not assert myself more.  It was great as it was, but I feel that had I put myself out there more with the people we worked with, I would have even better memories of the trip.

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