Dear Dad,
I´ve seen some of the protests on TV that have been going on and it hasn´t hit Camocim too bad. The news report said that the first protest started sparking other protests over various issues. The country could use a better government and the basis provided by one, but it seems like soccer has always been something to distract everyone from the real problems. Nothing happened in Camocim because it's a small city.
There are a lot of people here who can´t read and many don´t go to college. Education is very important to people, but it seems that there is some corruption in the government. But the people here are doing alright. Many are very humble and want to talk with us. I think that a lot of them are ready to learn because they have gone through hard times. Religion is a hot topic around here since many say they´re Catholic but don´t practice it and some are very fanatical in their churches.
Also, sorry if there are any typos. This computer is very slow and doesn´t register the letters very well. I´m doing fine though, and the work here hasn´t changed because of the protests. Elder Bird and I have found a lot of other people to teach, so we´re staying busy. I love you and thank you for the emails.
Love, your son,
Elder Shepard
Unrelated photos :-)
Camocim, 4-14-13
(Elder Shepard)
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