Pigs, goats, cattle, packs of skinny dogs and lots and lots of young children fill the streets. There are about a dozen tired motor vehicles in the village. The basic diet consists of rice, beans and some fish. Milk is expensive and children normally drink water or soda. The special treat for children is an occasional small bag of potato chips.
Few toys are evident.
A bicycle is a rare and prized possession. Education opportunities are limited and unpredictable. Those lucky enough to go to school find few books, pencils or paper. For comparison, the dollar buys about double what it would in the United States. Most adults have never been to a restaurant.