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April 28th - 29th

May 1st 2014
My last two days at El Establo. We went to help a neighbour clean his road way. This means that we walk up hill slashing all the wild growth on the road side a meter deep with our machetes. I was in heaven, much easier than chopping through thick trees. In the afternoon we learned about mapping archaeology sites. At supper, Americo and Isa made it clear that I shouldn't leave, just bring Jacob h ... read more
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Peruvian Flag Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more
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1st May 2014

Goodbye to the mountains
Hello my dear, You have truly fallen in love with this place. You take such joy in all parts--people, scenery food, work. You have always been very fit, but I get the idea that you now have new sinewy muscles and impressive insurance. What a gift of hard work will give. Glad a new volunteer came from the Amazon to tempt you away. Hopefully it helped moving on just a tiny bit easier. Can't wait to hear the next installment. With all my love and hugs to you and Jake J xoxo

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