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My Love / Hate Relationship with Technology
As many of you may know, I have never been a big fan of technology as I believe that it has caused a lot of problems in our society. However, being here in Peru has definitely shed a new light on technology for me. Thirty years ago during my first volunteer experience in Mexico, it…
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La Fiesta
This past Saturday was the 11th anniversary of Hilo Rojo (my school here.). The neighborhood put on a big celebration, and it was really heartwarming to see how connected this community is. The moms came early to decorate, and I was quite impressed with what they could do with, pretty much, recycled materials. Then, we…
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Rosita (otra vez – again)
For better or worse, my instincts were correct. Rosita was having absence seizures, and today, unfortunately, she had a grand mal seizure. I forgot how scary seizures can be for those who are not accustomed to them, so I was shocked when one of the volunteers ran into my classroom screaming that they needed help.…
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Rosita
This week I have taught in the Preschool class a few times. On my first day, there was a young lady sitting at the table. At first I thought she might be one of the local volunteers, but,after a brief talk with her, my teacher instincts told me that she was a young lady with…
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The Market
If you want a crazy experience, you should head to “el mercado” in Trujillo on the weekend. I have been to many markets in foreign countries but never one like this. The market is outdoors and probably takes up the equivalent of 10 square blocks. Everything is sold here (clothes, food, electronics, etc.) and it…
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My Favorite Student (and He is Not Even in My Class!)
I am learning to adjust to the fact that organization is really a very limited part of my life in Peru. For example, one of the students (who also attends the public school) told me that when she went to school yesterday, it was cancelled because her teacher was sick so they could all go…
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Home Visits
Instead of going to the the school this morning, I went with our program director on home visits. The poverty is so severe here that food, of any sort, is welcomed by the families. Today, we were blessed with extra food so we were able to divide the food into smaller portions and make bags…
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Lines, lines, and more lines
I had to add a post about something that I have observed here in all of Peru- Peruvians like people to be in lines. Let me explain… As soon as Lauren and I touched down in Lima and got off the plane, we saw all the people in wheelchairs who needed assistance lined up against…
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The Academic Part of School (and Mice!)
Before I tell you all about the school day, I have something equally important to share about… mice! Yes, those of you who know me well, know that I have a horrible fear of mice. Well, this experience is meant to push me in ways I never imagined, and one of those may be to…
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Learning My Way Around the Peruvian Culture
I’ve been here 48 hours, and I think Peru is starting to feel like home. It’s amazing how quickly we can adjust and learn the new routines and structures which make a person feel safe and at home. And, it’s also easy to forget how many things which seem so normal and commonplace in our…
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