It seems hard to believe that our time in Ollantaytambo is almost done. In addition to our last day of work at the NGOs, we had a wonderful Pachamanca celebration, a feast of incredible local food. All of the homestay host families attended the celebration as well as we begin to say goodbye to our wonderful hosts. Many students have remarked that the homestays have been one of their favorite parts of their time here, and that they have felt well-cared for and have especially felt well-fed (try 3+ plates of food on for size!). In addition to our NGO work, we should also mention all of the work that we have been doing regarding leadership, both individually and as a group. The students have spent an enormous amount of hours reading, reflecting, writing, and participating in games, some serious and some fun, that help develop these skills. Yesterday's leaders, Will and James, said, "the leadership activities are great because you can see how open and comfortable all of us are with each other." Today's leaders, Nathan and Cole, will report more tomorrow on the end of our time in Ollantaytambo.
Below are some pictures from the Kuska School (notice the students' beautiful mural), the Awamaki group (notice their bracelets, which came from Awamaki), and the Pachamanka celebration.
Below are some pictures from the Kuska School (notice the students' beautiful mural), the Awamaki group (notice their bracelets, which came from Awamaki), and the Pachamanka celebration.
