Tuesday, August 02, 2005

One Candle Schoolhouse

Went down to Tambobo Bay on Sunday to visit with Bill and Diane Pool and their One Candle Schoolhouse. They're yachtees who've been here maybe 5 years, have gotten to know the people there and have started an informal Saturday class for the kids in that area.

Diane's "class" ranges in age from about 4 to around 20 years old and she tries to keep them at a manageable 20 kids. So many kids come pleading to join, however, that it ballooned to 26 last Saturday. She has many activities for them but the main objectives are for the kids to learn English and to be able to see a world of possibilities for themselves.

Other yachtees passing through have contributed their talents and skills and taught these to the kids. The latest of these is Robin, an American architect, who's currently teaching them art.

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