Hello.
First, an explanation. You may
notice is that my name above is Gary Mallalieu Simonds. It includes my mothers maiden name. This is due to the fact that it is a
tradition in Latin American cultures to do this, and I do not mind giving Mom
some credit along with Dad. If 
anyone has a problem, they can talk to Peg. She and my dad made all those trips to the
hospital for many injuries, etc.
Personally, I would have left my son there after the hundredth time in
the ER (why we didn´t come up with the idea for that show is still a mystery to
me).
I started my journey as a volunteer during a conversation with a good
friend a few days before New Year´s Eve in the year 2000. , 6 months later, to the surprise of many, I
left my job of 10 years as a chemist.
Now, here I am in Chimbote, Peru with the Congregation of Christian
brothers. The program is dedicated to
service and living in a prayerful community.
Through both of these aspects. this experience has been one filled with
growth, revelations, fun and tears. I
have grown a lot in my journey with God.
In other words, it is worth it.
Gracias Dios.
My experience has so far included three countries (four if you include
the three hour visit to Panama during a flight delay) starting in New York, to
Notre Dame University, then Mexico (language training for three months) and
finally Peru. Below are links to
various activities in the past, photos, etc.
If you want to contact me, my email is [email protected].
My mailing address is
Gary Mallalieu
Simonds
Hermanos Cristianos
Apartado 66, Correo
Central
Nueve Chimbote, Peru
Phone (from the US): (011) 51 (44)
31-0289
Fax: (011)
51 (44) 31-0427
Note, there is no “Zip Code” and Apartado means Post Office Box, not
apartment. Also, for those outside the
USA, the country code is 51 (Peru), city code 44 (Chimbote).
Activities in Chimbote, Peru at the
Colegio de Mundo Mejor (Better World
High School)
Photo Gallery Friends
and Family Letter Archives
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