DAY 3 - MONDAY 

BORDER FENCE, BORDER PATROL, TAMALES, AND A MIGRANT'S STORY

After a quick hotel breakfast, Pastor Juan drove us to see the border wall. A short 10 minute drive. We were met there by two border agents, Nicole and Victor. They gave us an informative talk of their roles as agents, along with their views on border policy and administration. 



We then drove to a nearby border crossing bridge to view a beautiful and enlightening mural depicting U.S. & Mexican cultures. Next, a fun stop at a local grocery store for supplies and to experience the flavor of El Paso.


After a short break at the hotel, Pastor Juan and Pastor Rose Mary took us to visit a friend at a colonia (a rural community with poor services) about 45 minutes from El Paso. We were fed lunch of delicious, fresh homemade tamales. My first experience with sweet tamales! We were privileged to hear her immigration story. It was at times heartbreaking, and other times joyous. 

Tom Cahoy






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