Monday, May 26, 2008

favorite peruvian moments

The boys worked so hard! Daniel and Erik had a competition to see who could break the rock the quickest....I am just glad that we did have to bring out the O2!

The children at the school in Cusi did a traditional dance to celebrate our visit. After a demonstration, they asked us to join in! Bailamos!

Girasoles: These young men are part of the program that helps abandoned children. They live at Cusi with a sweet couple who have devoted their lives to taking care of the 27 boys who have now become a part of their family. They sang (loudly) for us!

Hanging out with my students at Llanganuco.

I got to pet a LLAMA!!!

One of the dune buggies got stuck in the sand. We sat and watched the boys pull it out :)

Emptying my shoe after dune buggies and sandboarding.

Mr. Horton had me stay to help translate when he and his daughter met Allison, a little girl they sponsor through Compassion. It was very neat to see the program at work! Allison was very inquisitive and bright.

I caught this guard texting on his cell phone when he should have been guarding the presidential palace. I shall add the video later.

Preparing our students to be involved in ministry is always my favorite part!! Here, Brandy is helping the kids with their Lion mask. She was also involved with writing one of our Bible story skits.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Just say ADOBE!

The students learned how to make bricks from mud and straw yesterday! Click here

Beautiful Kids, Beautiful View

Our first day of VBS was so good! Praise God!
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Thursday, May 22, 2008

student blogs

The students have been blogging! Check out what they have to say at http://slcamissions.blogspot.com/

bus rides and pictures

We made it to the mountains safely!! It was a looooong ride...our driver was quite slow and cautious (a good thing!) and later our bus broke down (slipping gear box).....8 hours turned into 10 hours. Everyone was VERY happy to arrive at the Hostal Oasis around 8pm last night. Sra. Dora had warm zapallo soup, mashed potatoes and some kind of steak waiting for us.

After dinner Ryan and Rachel led worship, and Daniel led devotions, reminding us about the difference between work and service. Today, we are ready for Vacation Bible School and some construction!
6 hours into our trip, we reached 16,000 feet and this beautiful view.
Madeline shows pictures to one of the boys at CENTRO GIRASOLES in Lima.
Church of San Franciso, in Lima.
Everyone enjoyed the doves flying in their faces at San Francisco.
Tara, Charli, and Ryan watch on at Kawai.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Tomorrow

We leave tomorrow! Please pray for safe travel and check back for updates around Wednesday :)

they say you never forget....

A friend of mine recently gave me a bike, and today was its first time out since changing owners. I was a little hesitant at first....... maybe even a little scared. Images of a run in with a prickly bush rushed back to me from childhood. As I navigated the trails near the barn the wind in my face, along with the scent of spring time, the cricket chirps, and the dogs running at my side soon made it all worth it. The bike and I will have another date as soon as possible!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Peru Itinerary

Sunday, May 18: Leave SLCA (CLT-ATL-LIM); arrive around 10pm. Drive to Scripture Union's Camp at KAWAI (near Mala) to sleep

Monday, May 19: Drive south to ICA to ride Dune Buggies and Sand Board at HUACACHINA

Tuesday, May 20: Tour of LIMA, the capital, and shopping. Spend time with children at CENTRO GIRASOLES.

Wednesday, May 21: 10 hour bus ride to CARAZ

Thursday, May 22: Work and VBS

Friday, May 23: Work and VBS

Saturday, May 24: Morning- Yungay market and guinea pigs for breakfast? Travel to HUASCARAN National Park. Afternoon- YUNGAY cemetery tour

Sunday, May 25: Return to Lima, night flight home

Monday, May 26: Arrival in CLT