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BLOG POST FOR JULY 24
First day in Peru! The group had a successful and exceptionally smooth arrival day. Everyone had the chance to relax, get settled in at our homebase, and briefly explore our new home, Ollantaytambo. In the evening we had our first chow circle (nightly meeting), a delicious dinner, and an awesome game of mafia. We are looking forward to learning more about the days ahead and get a good nights sleep after a long day of travel!
Hasta mañana!
BLOG POST FOR JULY 25
Our journey in Peru is off to a fun and adventurous start! We began the morning with orientation to learn all the in and outs of the program ahead, with a break to play a really fun game in a field nearby. We even had time to hike across the river to play soccer with some of the locals! After lunch, we headed into town to explore Ollantaytambo. First, we explored a traditional Incan house and learned about different Incan tools and practices, while also getting to see protected Guinea pigs (or cuyes). From there we explored some nearby ruins, and had time to shop at the local artisanal markets. We ended the evening with delicious burgers and a great get-to-know-you game with our mentors!
BLOG POST FOR JULY 26
Our third day in Peru started with traditional Peruvian pancakes. Afterward we treked up to a traditional Peruvian community where we wore customary Peruvian clothing and learned a dance. Next we were guided through the Pacha Mama ceremony in which we held coca leaves and learned about the cultural respect for nature. After the ceremony we started our work with the community by painting and transporting soil. Once we returned to the home base our group split up with one group going to play soccer and one who explored the market. Finally we ended the night with dinner and mentor group meetings.
Jackson & Elisabeth
BLOG POST FOR JULY 27
Our fourth day in Ollantaytambo started with our bus ride to Patacancha’s nearby quarry where we searched for rocks in order to continue to build the community up. We formed assembly lines and handed off rocks to each other for a couple hours. We then sat down all together and enjoyed a traditional lunch prepared by the locals. Lunch consisted of chicken and vegetable soup, traditional corn patties, and arroz chifa (fried rice but with quinoa). After traveling back to home base, we took a short hike to nearby ruins to learn more about the ancient Incan civilization. After returning, we split up with a group going to play soccer and others resting from the long day. We then ended the day with chicken and vegetable kebabs and mentor groups.
Donovan and Aviv
