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When a Hut is a Home

I thought it would be fun to share some of the more interesting homes I've had the privilege to visit and be a house hut guest in. You quickly gain perspective and learn how truly blessed most of us are in the homes (and with the creature comforts) we have. Hut

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This is the "kitchen sink" of a Miskito Indian home I have stayed in a few times in Walakitang. Having a separate "kitchen" makes this a pretty sweet house!

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Another "housing complex" in the same village along the Rio Coco River.

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Yes, all of those people live in that house!!!

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Hope you enjoy these shots. If you do, maybe I'll put up a few more here and there with stories to back them up.

Terri Visser, CRS

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC

Licensed Oregon Real Estate Broker.
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Posted by Terri Visser,CRS - Selling Central Oregon Real Estate on 10/06/2008 08:50 PM

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53 Comments on When a Hut is a Home

OCT

2008

We are truly blessed in America! Thanks for sharing, Nicole Weidauer

The Egerer & Weidauer Team, Keller Williams Realty North Seattle

Really does change your perspective, doesn't it...when I have people saying "We NEED at LEAST three bathrooms..." it makes me go...hmmm.

Wow, thanks for the great pixs...You are correct in suggesting this can make us grateful for what we have, big or small....A home is a home if you make it that way....

Lori Isaacson

Nicole & Lori - Thanks for checking out the post. It is truly an amazing place to visist.

Karen - Maybe next time I'll include a picture of the master bath. :~)

Terry...

This really makes you think... and your photos are excellent. I am going to feature this post in the group "Whacked!!!"

Thanks Richard! I really enjoyed getting the photos. Will be going back in January.

Terry-- These are amazing! I would love to hear more about these people. I'll check back to read the stories!

Hmmmm,

I am thinking hard about how to stage the kitchen. Maybe some hanging peppers or nice bowl of fruit in a pretty collander? I think emphasizing the view would be the best approach on that one.

Makes me very grateful for the abundance we experience here.

Ilyce - Thanks. I'm actually excited to write some stories. The family we travel and do missions with in Nicaragua is back in the states for a couple of weeks and it made me start thinking about past trips and those to come.

Alleyn - Hmmm, I'm thinking plantain and yucca root might be more available. The view is definitely the winning feature!

Earlier you emailed about going to Maui - I was SO confused when I first saw these pictues. Thought maybe we moved back in time. :)

You are really good with a camera - take it with you to Maui!!

I take it that was a garden window on the first picture.

We are blessed in so many ways, thanks so much for sharing this post and helping us all put things into perspective. 5 stars. :-)

Terri...

And now Brad has dubbed it an official ActiveRain Feature post! Congrats on the gold star!

As long as they are happy it is a home.

Reminds me of the book "Material World" by Peter Menzel, photographs from around the world of the typical family in a variety of

countries. Thank you for sharing your photos. www.joeldavidabramson.com

You know, when I feel a bit of anxiety during this market I just take a deep breath and know just how blessed I am. I soon get over my little pity pat. I often think people less worried about "things" have a better sense of happiness than those of us in the rat race.

Great photos. We really have it good here and we still want more!

Terri- those are great pictures..I will have to show them to my husband. He has before and wants again to travel and live in these type of villages, where it definately not about material possessions. I bet you learned a lot while there.

Thank you fro sharing these photos.. This puts a differnt perspective on things for sure

What great experiences. Thanks for sharing them. KM

I have seen a lot of places like this myself. It just reminds me that I am rather spoiled in what I consider to be "standard" hygiene and living conditions.

Terri - I would love to see more of your photos and stories about the people who live in them.

Fun photos. Thank you for posting them.

Steve

OCT

2008

Susan - Maui is Saturday and I'm quite excited :~) I could see how that was confusing. Looks like I didn't quite find the resort. LOL

Russ - Definitely a garden view from this one!

Thanks Brad - Does this mean I get to keep my Daily Proverb widget? Please? :~)

Thanks again Richard!

So true Melody, so true.

Sounds like a great book Joel. Glad you enjoyed the pics.

Another great example of how blessed Americans general are.

Terri, with a last name like Visser, may I ask where you husband originally comes from?

Stefan

Audrey - I think you're onto something there. Stuff and the desire to aquire more can be a consuming process. I count my blessings daily.

Thanks Tina - I did learn a lot. I've been a couple of times and will be returning in January. Very excited to do so!

Wayne - So true. There's something to be said for not knowing what you're "missing".

Roland & Kristin - Thanks for taking the time to stop by :~)

Emily - Ain't that the truth! It's amazing what becomes an acceptable bath after a few days in the jungle. Not to mention seeing how the dishes are "washed". Isn't that the water I've been trying not to drink?! LOL

Thanks Virginia - I'm all up for telling more stories. I really do enjoy the "reminiscing".

Stefan - he is definitely of Dutch ancestry, but like the sane person he is, he's already in bed. I'll have to ask for more specifics later :~)

What stands out in my mind while viewing your incredible photos is the fact that the people around them are so happy and seem to be proud of their homes. Isn't that wonderful!

Everyones home is their castle. Be it ever so humble. Who are we to say that we Americans truly have the better life/homes/government?

Eye of the beholder...

I'm looking forward to more of your photos and stories behind them!

Wow, thanks for keeping things in presective for us, I needed that, we are truly blessed.

Pete Stanley

Good Morning Terri, thank you for sharing these pics. I am curious now about the master bath! We certainly take things for granted in America don't we.

Wonderful pictures of a completely different side of life. Most people in Americas are completely unaware of what goes on in the rest of the world!

Great photos---even with all of our national turmoil. we still are very fortunate.

Terri~ Wow! These pictures really can put some things into perspective! We in America are so blessed and so much better off than most! I can't even imagine having to live like that!

Terri thanks puts it all in perspective... we have so many conveniences and are so blessed! Who cares about having to unload the dishwasher !!!!

How lucky we are in America, and doesn't this show how much of a set of whiners we are. Great shots, do more.

I would love to hear the stories behind your trip...this really puts our lives into perspective doesn't it? We should be thankful for what we have!

Kris - They are happy, and so hospitable. When our group goes down river (usually 13ish of us) and we need to stop for the night, befroe we're off the canoe someone has offered up their home. It's so awesome.

Kara - I wish I had a picture of the spiders we share the master bath with. They looked like jeweled lapel pins. Maybe next time.

Thanks Russell. I think you're right. I know I was until I started traveling.

Diane & Vickie - We really are blessed huh. One of the inspiring things about the Miskito (and similar people groups) is that they are pretty happy with what they have and how they live. To them it's not a "downgrade". And they are willing to share what little they have with a bunch of gringos. LOL

Now wait a minute Shannon. Unloading the dishwasher may be one step to far! I really hate that. LOL

Terri - GREAT shots! Thanks for sharing.

Bobby Wallace

Terri, I bet the folks in these pictures are very comfortable and at peace with their surroundings. I long for the simple life. We are so spoiled in this country and are missing out on many of the wonderful things this world has to offer because we are so busy working to pay for our stuff.

I would love to read your stories behind these pictures and others. In fact, I have just subscribed to your blog so I don't miss them. Thanks!!!!

Thanks Bryant. I could use a simpler life myself. I'm gonna pretend for a few days on a beach in Maui with no phone, no computer, no work, nothing but relaxing!!

Thanks Teri for the perspective. I jokingly call my house a little shack - but I really love it and I'm grateful for it.

Bobby & Dawn - Thanks for checking out my post!

This gives you a pretty good idea of what reality is in most of the world as we cry because our portfolio is down, or we lost our home in foreclosure. There is no one here that lives like that unless they really want to.

Thanks for sharing. Really makes you think. Look forward to seeing more!

Teri, those are fantastic photos. You said you have stayed in one and I for one would love to read more and see more photos.

It does make one very thankful for what we have, you're right.

Tim - It is a simplier way of life for sure. For them "stock down" = "no crops" with no food bank as backup. I love that we're able to help each other out here when we get in a pinch. Not all people groups have a place to turn for that backup.

Brad & Angela & Gena - Thanks for your interest! The home I stayed in at this village is the first one with the "kitchen". The kitchen has since washed away. I'll have to see if I can find before and after shots for another post.

OCT

2008

Hi Terri,
Let's see...

"Home is where the heart is"

"Home is where you hang your hat at night"

"Home is where it feels right to walk around without shoes"

"Home is home, be it ever so humble"

And I'm sure there are many more. :-)

Cynthia - The no shoes part is my favorite. Shoes are highly over rated :~)

OCT

2008

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