We were given a warm welcome at the school. The children sang and danced for us. We were welcomed with open arms. The student to teacher ratio here was about 50 to 1. No kidding. Children shared desks, and a bench in the back accommodated about 25 pupils. The kids ranged in age from 8 or 9 to 16 or older. Many were dressed in rags. Supplies were in short supply- notice this young man's pencil. We were told many walked 3 miles or more to get here. No school bus. Still, there was a palpable joy and enthusiasm in the class that was inspiring.
