The Group

Updates!

- On Wednesday we piled 30 children and 5 adults into one small car, it was hilarious.  The kids laughed and sang songs-- really enjoyed being clumped into a trunk. It was a special field trip to visit another school,  where we watched a Spanish movie and  played soccer for a few hours.  On the way back we had to drive up a huge hill and the car was so loaded we just slid backwards down the hill, it was terrifying because to the left of us was an unrailed cliff. A few of us got out of the car and walked because it was never going to make it up with everyone in the vehicle. We made it back safe and sound-- no worries.  :)

- I got to teach a short English lesson-- the kids learned 1,2, and 3 in English and it was really cute to hear them try to pronounce the numbers.

- Yamperio, (a little rascal) head butted me because I stopped him from throwing yogurt at Melany. This kid is hilarious in the worst way. He'll be eating a crayon or garbage and he'll give you a look that says "I dare you. I dare you to tell me not to eat this".

- Living with 4 guys for a week has been....interesting! I'm glad that Lil is coming back tonight.

- I'm heading to Machu Picchu on Sunday for 3 days with a few buddies-- the trip includes mountain biking, zip lining and river rafting (in the jungle), so I'm super excited for some cool adventures! 

- Spanish class is going well and I am really learning a lot!

- I've been doing a lot of walking around Cusco and seeing different parts-- so many beautiful things to see. Yesterday we climbed a statue and it was a gorgeous view of the city! 

The School

Another Weekend

I am finally mostly recovered from my brief illness (which was just a bad cold!). Friday was a great day at the school and the kids were happy to see me again. One little boy,  Joseph, we nicknamed "little abuelo" (abuelo means grandfather) because he comes to school everyday with a colorful sweater vest, a white long sleeve shirt, and trousers with a belt. He walks around giggling and holding his belly (it's really hilarious) and pulls tissues out of his pockets when other kids are crying. He is the biggest sweetheart-- photos to come.

Friday we had a movie night and also went to a free salsa class at Mama Africa! That was really great, although salsa is hard work!

Saturday we went adventuring around town and for a hike! For lunch we went to one of Gabriella's political meetings which was interesting.

Yesterday there was a major thunder storm(first time since I've been here) and we went to cross keys to watch American football. American football is not exciting. 

Christo Blanco

Pizza Night

Lazy Days

Unfortunately for the last 3 days I've spent the majority of the day sleeping-- I'm pretty sick, which really isn't fun. I'm just glad that its just a bad cold when it could be so much worse. We went for a beautiful hike on Monday and it made me more sick and tired-- but the view was worth it!

Tomorrow I'll be going back to my placement-- finally! Nothing too exciting to talk about yet :)