First of all, I think a big Happy Father's Day is in order. I know everyone had a good time celebrating. I can't wait to talk to you all on Wednesday at Lukey's birthday party. Anyway, here are some pictures so you can see what Peru is like.
This is me with Urubamba in the background! My friends and I hiked up the mountain behind Urubamba to get a panoramic view of the valley. Urubamba comes from Quechua and means "Flat Land of the Spiders"...creeeeeepy. They had a fun festival this weekend with a parade to celebrate the 100-somethingith anniversary of the political system here. It was a pretty fun weekend.
For work the other week, we went to this small town called Pancarhuaylla. A group of students and medical professionals from Pitt State in Kansas were here, so we went to give a talk about hygiene and also about cervical cancer (because it's pretty prevalent in Peru). This is a picture of my boss (wearing white in the foreground) talking to the Peruvians. It was pretty cool, and the information was well received.
After the campaign, we got to play some football with the locals! I hadn't played in SO long, but it felt great. I wasn't really used to the altitude, so I almost popped a lung, but I hope I get more chances to play while I'm here.
Last Sunday I went to visit some ruins! These are the ruins in Ollantaytambo. There is a huge fortress, and it was a really great way to spend the day on Sunday. I went exploring by myself, so thank God for the self-timer on my camera ;-)
Can you see the face?! The Incans carved out a face of their creator god into the side of the mountain. Pretty crazy, right?Anyway, I can't wait to hear from all of you! I miss you!
xoxox
3 comments:
Lara...
I am so impressed with your solo adventure! I am not sure I would have gone out in a new country to explore by myself! I may head to the lake today and go for a walk but thats about it.. haha!!
Oh and I have graduated and I am officially back to being a New Yorker!! My dad and I drove back yesterday in about 11 hours and it is good to be back!
Well I have my interview in a few hours and hopefully if all goes well maybe I'll be able to save money to come visit you!!! Hope you're doing well! Miss you and love you lots!!
Love Always,
Carla Ann
PS. Send on your address!!
Lara...
Now I'm totally gelous of all the fun and cool adventures that your having!! It's soo cool that you went exploring another country by yourself!! (I would be WAY to afraid!!)
Those mountains in Urubamba are so cool! I wish someday that I could go see them. It's cool that you get to go hiking too!! I LOVE hiking! Your right, that face on the mountians in Ollantaytambo, is strange and wierd!
Love you lots and can't wiat to see you again!!!
-Kelly :p
Lara ....Sorry it took so long for me to write. Looks like there will be alot of great adventures in Peru for you. We are very proud of you and wish you nothing but success. Looking forward to more photos and stories. Think of you daily. Love ya and miss ya. Aunt Patti
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