Friday, December 4, 2009

DAY THREE: FOOD

Part three of our Eight Days of Gratitude: Food

USA:
Plentiful Food in our grocery stores. Nearly everyone in the US will have either Turkey or Ham for Thanksgiving.

ST. THERESA HOSPITAL:
Local shopping provides few items, but at a distance of one hour drive over very bad roads, “most” items are available, although at least 20 to 30% more expensive than in the U.S.

SURROUNDING AREA:
The very poor do not have the funds for any shopping, and rely on the staple food “sadza” (corn-meal mush) plus some vegetables. Meat and milk and even bread is a rarity.