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February 15, 2005Fin!Well, I have had to say goodbye to Cusco, for now. Sunday was spent eating a number of large meals, topped off with a little going away fiesta in the evening. We danced and drank and ate 'till all hours...Read this update February 10, 2005Farewell to the OrphanageThe crib being finnished on my arrival back to Cusco, we went to today to install it in the orphanage, along with some other items to furnish it for the babes. The mood was festive and the baby Saul seemed...Read this update February 08, 2005Puno Pt. III: Lake Titicaca and the Thrilling ConclusionOur last day in Puno, we got up bright and early (a bit too early for the day after the festivals) and headed out on a boat into the waters of Lake Titicaca. Despite its astonishing height above sea level...Read this update February 07, 2005Puno Pt. II: FestivalesMonday was the big day for the Fiesta of the Virgin of the Candelaria. Although the groups had been dancing all weekend, this was the day that all would be at their best, and everyone went out to watch on...Read this update February 05, 2005Puno Pt. 1On Friday night, I left on a 9:30pm bus for the city of Puno, on the coast of Lake Titicaca. The bus trip took about 7 hours, and we got to Puno about 4am. The bus itself was not the...Read this update February 01, 2005CribsWe finally got the wood that we needed to begin work on a new crib. Me and Fernando have been working the past two days and made some good progress. Its amazing to me to see what can be done...Read this update |
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