This weekend was incredible. The rain forrest is an amazing place. It was astonishing to see
a place left in this world not accessable by automobiles. I´ve never breathed air that fresh in my life. The people along the river are so hospitable and friendly. They respect the river that gives them life and treat it likewise. The plant and animal life were so diverse it was hard to believe that I wasn´t in a zoo. We swam with pink river dolphins in the Amazon, fished for pirrahna and ate them about an hour later, treked through the jungle swinging machetes, and layed in hammocks for hours listening to nothing but nature. It was an expierence that I will never forget.
However, I did miss my kids and I´m glad to be back in Lima with them. It was kind of sad to hear that this amazing place is in their own country and the majority of them will never get to see it. A hour and a half plane ride to the jungle might as well be a luxury cruise around the world because their families will never be able to afford it. We did our best to show pictures and tell stories and they were all so thrilled and proud that their country had something that us ¨gringos¨ found inspiring. I only have 2 days left with them and the feeling of abandoning these kids is already starting to creep in. Three weeks is not enough time but I guess no amount of time would ever be enough.
We are throwing a party for them on Friday. We started to make goodie bags for each kid today with pencils, erasers, candy, and balloons. We are not allowed to give money or expensive gifts
so I figured the least we can do is buy some cakes and help them out with a few school supplies. It´s going to be tough to leave them behind but I know CCS is full of unbelievably loving volunteers and it´s comforting to know that another person will be following behind me.
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Hi my lover. I'm so glad that you came back from the jungle safely.
Amazon was amazing?? I can't wait to look at all pictures you took and listen your stories.
I imagined how it's gonna be on a hunmock in the nature. It must be so beautiful!!
I can't even imagine. You will leave Lima soon, so have a great day with the kids. OK??
Tell them that I'll come meet them as soon as possible ;D
I love you so much......MUAH!!
Well I am glad you are safe from the jungle what an amazing trek that must have been. I did a little reading on it . I know you will have a hard time leaving but just think about how much you have learned and taught . We can't wait to see all of the pic. See you soon . I am so proud of you . Thanks for this great time you have brought to the whole family. You are so special.
Hey have you had Pisco yet? I am sure you have but just by chance that you haven't you better get some before you come home! Maybe bring some home for us to try! Also what about the "back flap"
Have you found out about it ? This is a great piece of Peru's art history. I hope you get to find out about it! Ask someone It is huge and GOLD and( carries some kinda of curse maybe)Love you read your other mail!
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