We spent the night in the rain forest and it did what it does in the rainforest…it rained. But this morning it is beautiful. We are surrounded by plants and birds – so many birds! This morning I watched a pair of Toucansillos feeding on the berries. And there are many other kinds of birds, but they are so fast it is hard to catch them with the camera.If you want to see where we are staying you can go to www.argovia.com.mx It is absolutely wonderful here.
Our plan today is to go see Padre Flor Maria who runs the Casa del Migrante in Tapachula. He has been recognized world wide for his work with immigrants and migrants. This link can take you to a story from National Geographic which mentions his work: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/02/mexicos-southern-border/cynthia-gorney-text/2
Below are links to a few other things:
An article and some pictures of the ceremony when he was awarded the national human rights award:
http://www.el-universal.com.mx/nacion/146414.html
http://www.jsf.com.mx/verconId.php?id=00767&tipo=2
http://www.jsf.com.mx/verGaleria.php?idGal=145
He's got a book:
http://diariodechiapas.com/portal/municipios/3341.html
http://www.ghandi.com.mx/index.cfm/id/Producto/dept/libros/pid/354436
A presentation he delivered in Guadalajara:
http://www.informador.com.mx/jalisco/2009/87148/6/ante-la-crisis-mundial-mexico-se-convertira-en-un-pais-de-destino-flor-maria-rigoni.htm
The site of the "casa del migrante":
http://www.migrante.com.mx/Tapachula.htm
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