A wonderful weekend in Peru!

Already 3 full days spent in Peru. Time is flying by so fast as we are starting to get accustomed to our new home: the wonderful and welcoming Hogar San Pedro.

This weekend, we had the chance to discover the villages of Ricardo Palma (where the Hogar is situated) and Chosica (1 hour away by foot or 10 minutes away by bus). Yesterday, July 4th, was Laura's birthday. We celebrated it by going out as group to have supper in Chosica at a wonderful restaurant run by a very kind lady. We had great peruvian food (Lomo saltado, trucha a la plancha...) and even had the chance to have a free performance by a local Latin American Idol runner up!

Today, we had the visit of about 40 teenagers from the village who are in training for their confirmation. It was a great cultural experience and yet another opportunity to practise our Spanish skills (which are constantly being put to the test!) This afternoon, most of us went for an enjoyable hike up the montain that is behind the Hogar. What a view from the high points we managed to reach, and what a unique setting! We had the chance to talk to many locals and play a soccer match on a soccer field located up high with the most amazing view...

We are also starting to get used to the life in "community" as we are all getting along very well in our cosy volunteer's house. We are buying our fruits, bread and dairy product to complement the very rudimentary (yet very edible) food served at the Hogar's cafeteria.

Tomorrow we will be starting our "work shifts" working with patients and on different chores. We can't wait to get started and to see how it will go.