Friday, April 1, 2011

A few updates!


Friday:  Wow, Machu Picchu was amazing. We'll try to post pictures tonight. We're in Cusco - a beautiful city. We visited some stunning ruins before arriving and the Sacred Family cathedral upon arriving. Our guide was smart and interesting. More later. We're going out to explore. Love to all.

Kate:  (Tuesday) We had an option to either hike or shop after the tour of the ruins. Most of the students shopped, but Maddie and I went on a hike with Mrs. Ashley, Mr. Sampson, Mrs. Rutan, Jenifer and Aldolfo. Aldolfo would explain the ruins/ storage place of the Incans to us in Spanish. We would try to pick up what we could then Jenifer would help with translation. Next to the storage unit where the Incans would keep grain and seeds there was an open area to sit and take it in. We sat for about 20 minutes but it felt so short. The view was incredible. I felt lucky to be here. On our way back down the mountain we saw that other hikers had craved their names into the cactus. We wrote our names and also craved SMA 2011. The experience was unforgettable and I am grateful for opportunities like this.

 


Samantha:  Wednesday, I drew a nature theme on the wall of the preschool.  I drew a tree with swirling branches.   I drew flowers, grass, bugs, and a bird.  We painted it with so many colors and we are pretty much done with this part of the preschool.  It looks mostly like new again.  Our host families are so nice they gave us gifts at the end.  Peru is so beautiful.

Hannah: (Wednesday) We yawn and stretch our limbs, awakening to once again a day in another country.  The alarm clock reads five a.m., but to our bodies it still feels like night time.  The day looks dark and gloomy, however, a humid mist settles over our arms.  We walked to the plaza (center of town) with its eerie and dim lights and hardly a single soul in sight.  Of course, this was extremely unusual for the common bustling and spirited sounds and commotion from the center during the day.  At night, it felt like a ghost town, so empty and bare.  We soon started our exhausting hike around the town of Oyantaytambo.  The views were breathtaking on that short journey.  The roaring river, majestic ruins blanketed softly by mist, and a gorgeous natural spring with crystal clear water.  The hike, although a bit tiring was worth every second of it.  Not only did we get to see amazing landscapes throughout the hike, but we got to experience the culture of Peru.  We had the opportunity to observe the way people live life in oyantaytambo, Peru.
 

1 comments:

Kerri said...

Everything you all have done for the community in Peru, is awesome!

Lily, we are hoping to hear from you too! AND we can't wait to see you on Sunday!

Much love from the FAMBLY :D