Although it would be just awesome to go to Europe and see all the castles and art that I'm just dying to experience, we've been highly considering an alternative kind of honeymoon. I learned somewhere a while back that the highest cause of death in many third world countries is bad drinking water. Paired with this bit of knowledge, we were told that to build a well that would pump clean, fresh water costs as little as $3,000. (I'm sure that doesn't include airfare or labor but that is besides the point.) Just one well can save a huge number of lives. I don't remember if it was in the hundreds, or even quite possibly, the thousands. The number slips my memory, yet I know it was astonishing.
I told Jeremy about it, and we've both been toying with the idea... of course, there are risks involved, but I think the rewards would be quite worth it. Now we just need to decide where, when, and all those other details. Oh, and HOW DO WE BUILD A WELL ANYWAY???? Any info or ideas are welcome. :)
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