Page 69 - Life In Naples Magazine - November 2015

UNIDENTIFIED CHILD EATS WITH
HIS FATHER DURING A BREAK
WORKING ON THE FARM.
DAILY CALORIC INTAKE PER
CAPITA IN INDONESIA IS 2891
KCAL PER PERSON.
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UNIDENTIFIED CHILDREN CATCH
SMALL FISH IN A DITCH NEAR A
RICE FIELD.
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rupees ($31.50). This was far beyond his earning capacity or
economic means. Isotopo’s family was an average Indonesian
family of four, consisting of a father, mother and two children
who lived on 10,000 Rupees a day ($1.05). The 300,000 Rupees
for an English program was beyond his wildest dreams.

This was a compelling story and one well beyond his means
to accomplish, but quickly, easily and readily available through
a simple heartfelt gift. After lunch when he was handed the
money so that he could follow his dream, he sat in shocked
silence and lowered his head. He glanced towards me, wiped
his face and eyes, no words could covey the strong emotions
that we both felt. I humbly share this story not for personal
gain but as an example of what we can all do, making small
gifts of time, talent or treasure, which are valued beyond
measure to the recipient. Each day I strive to make someone
else’s day a little better, I bet you have your stories as well.

Barbara is the President of Naples Chapter Circumnavigators
Club and invites world travelers interested in membership to
contact her. She can be reached at broy55@comcast.net.