We´re not really working too hard but we are trying to pack everything in as we leave on Jan 26 for the US and on Wednesday we´re off to Machu Picchu for four days.
Jen, Tony and Austin have arrived and we´ve been having a fabulous time.
This weekend we all went to Pisac and stayed in the Royal Inca Hotel for a night to go shopping at the famous markets and show them the Sacred Valley. The Cusco ¨futbol¨ team Cienciano, which we saw play four weeks ago, just happened to be at the same hotel on a training weekend. Of course sitting alone at the bar Jen and Tiff met the manager.
We´ve all been working quite hard at Pumamarca and after a bit of a marketing campaign the summer school is now going really well. Today Jen, Tony and Austin joined us and we had over 50 kids for our Pumamarca Olympics. At the moment Australia and Italy are neck and neck on 26 points with Indonesia and Canada fighting it out on 18 and 15. Next week we will have finals and presentation of prizes - provided by Jen.
Tiff is also working hard with the adults in the community and ¨talleres¨, which is a workshop to create saleable handicrafts. She´s achieving fantastic things with it but I´d better let her tell you about that.
Sorry this is so short, but we´re really short of time.
3 comments:
I bert Holly is delighted to have his old partner-in-crime with him again. And Tiff to be able to join with Jen in flirting with football stars! Will think of you trekking to Machu Picchu this week (I'm about to trek down to the hospital this morning — still can't drive & JF's been away a couple of nights in Kudat). Have a fantastic trek. Love to all, including Jen & A.
great to hear how you are helping to assist the local situation.I am sure your knowledge and enthusiasm would be of value to the Peruvian already colourful, craft skills. Fantastic idea from everyone for the Olympics.. push the boundaries of fitness in that altitude.
Have a happy birthday day, and a great trip.
Happy Birthday Andrew! What a wonderful way to celebrate. Cant wait to see your photos of Machu picchu.
love Niq
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