Water for El Dorado

About 15 miles from Iquitos we visited El Dorado. A village of about 700 including the surrounding area, have been getting their water from a pond that is used for many other things besides drinking.

We worked with Operation Blessing to hook up a Clean Water system to provide them with a virtually unlimited supply of clean water.




Before we went out to El Dorado, we loaded up on candy and toys for the children. 20 bucks goes a very long way.







This is the system.















The mayor came out to thank us and explain to the people that clean water meant less disease and longer lives for all.














I don't want to sound like Sally Struthers here, but is truly unbelievable until you see it with your own eyes. They live in such poverty (poverty that would make the poorest Americans look wealthy) and are so appreciative of the kindness we showed them.



Saying good bye to the kids.

Location:El Dorado, Peru