



We still needed to purchase a few more items. To add to the excitement of the day, I also took them to Walmart so they could experience a U.S. style mega-store. My friends were completely overwhelmed by the vast accumulation of food, clothing, and household products. The store was crowded with Saturday shoppers. The Guatemalan Walmart is rather upscale, peopled by well-groomed employees and well-heeled customers. In this photo, we are taking a break from the sensory overload. After this, we all headed back to the orphanage for a nap. One might think that it was cruel to expose these women to a lifestyle that is not accessible to them. On the contrary, they realized the error of excess and appreciated their simple, less confusing lifestyle where shopping is handled on an individual and personal level.
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