Blogs from Peru, South America - page 1147

by tim Hi everyone we hope you are still well even though those of you in the UK are probably cold, never mind suckers. In Cusco our group was joined by three more people Chris( london) his wife Gigi (italian) and Gigi´s friend Ciara (italian). We flew to Puerto Maldanado in the Peruvian Amazon. A really neat 2hr canoe trip down the Tambopata river delivered us to our lodge. This was the part of the trip I had been dreading the most. I hate spiders, snakes, bugs that fly and anything that bites. Come to think of it I don´t like anything that might hurt me. All in all its fair to say the Amazon was´nt going to be a highlight. The first night there the guide suggested we take a night hike into the jungle. ... read more

Hello everyone!! Well - what an exciting morning we had at the CCS house!! The youngsters had been out last night and had a very late night!! They had promised to help Marisol organise a party for the kids at the prison today. Needless to say the majority of them didn´t manage to get out of bed, and Marisol was left to organise the party with a limited number of helpers!! There was an incredible fuss this morning as one of the girls hadn´t made it home by the time we were ready to leave for work. The CCS staff were in a flap - obviously concerned for her safety. She arrived home just before 8.30am having kept us all late for our placements. I was really disappointed as this was one of the girls I ... read more

Buenos dias amigos!! Feliz dias de Santa Andrew!!! Hope that you all have a great day and make it to some good ceilidhs either tonight or this weekend!! Have decided that tonight is the night and I´m having my Irn Bru to celebrate my Scottishness!! After I updated my blog last night, I headed home and shared a beer with Vicki on the roof of the house over a quiet chat. Was a nice way to wind down after our visit to Los Gorriones. On that subject, I had an e-mail to the blog account today from a girl called Kate in Australia who read the blog and is happy to help. Always amazes me when I remember that the internet enables worldwide communication. Thanks for your e-mail Kate, I will be in touch. Was at ... read more

The North of Peru is described as the Egypt of S.Am as it houses many pre-Inca ruins and treasures. The best bit about this place is that many Gringos pass through it without stopping on their way to or from Ecuador so it still feels 'unspoilt'. I guess our experience here was majorly fuelled by our excellent time Volunteering with 'Bruce Peru' and the many wicked people we met, but we really like the city too. Compared to lots of South American cities, Trujillo has that compact, small town feel and locals are incredibly friendly and down to earth, which is not bad considering it is Peru´s second city (although a title disputed by Arequipa) The city is located not far from a seemingly endless stretch of desert. This meant of course, no rain which was ... read more

Hello everyone, Hope all is well with all of you. I´m only going to give you a very brief update on the orphanage today as my afternoon was (I feel) the most incredible I´ve spent here so far. Arrived at the orphanage fairly sharpish. Kids were in the process of being washed and dressed. Breakfast today was like stewed apples - smelled delicious. I managed to feed Jorge (my boy!) who is usually a pretty fussy eater, and also one other new wee boy whos name I haven´t quite come to grips with yet!! After breakfast I folded some nappies and, I think I may have been promoted!! I was allowed to change Jorge´s nappy!! They take the wet nappies off, squirt the tender parts with some luke warm water in a bottle, dry it off ... read more