I had such a wonderful time in Peru and a crazy week of back-to-work afterwards, followed by a speed-by weekend that didn't last long enough. Anyways, here are some pictures from my Peruvian adventures!
A view from up high of the Pacific Ocean...this landscape is different every which way you turn!
This is the school for special needs children we worked with in the mornings...what a great place and an amazing learning experience for all involved!
Visiting the grave of the man who built the Maternidad from the ground up. I never knew this man, but seeing his work is inspiring and uplifting.
The only hospice in South America! It is a little oasis of beauty in the middle of such poverty.
Three of the girls outside of the airport after 12 hours + of travel. Next time I am saving the money and flying business or if I am really lucky - first class.
A view of the desert scenery. It is literally a giant sand ocean wherever you look!
The white mountain! Where the Moche used to think the gods lived. It does look quite inconspicuous that day.
Moche history museum.
Huaca de la Luna. An inverted pyramid that has been around since 500 AD.
The happy god of human sacrifice. I think someone just got sacrificed.
The outside of Huaca de la Luna...it is HUGE!
Each level of the pyramid has it's own insignia. The Moche coveted the moon and the ocean, unlike the Inca who coveted the sun and the land. The Moche reigned for longer periods of time and were more prosperous than the Inca however the Inca are more well known.
Chan Chan - a city made completely out of petrified mud.
The sea otters are oriented with the waves which tell you where to go in the pyramids. It was the high priests way of secretly guiding themselves around the religious enclosure.
Pelicans!
Fish!
The labyrinth of halls made out of dried mud.
The sacrificial pond in Chan Chan - a natural spring in the middle of the desert.
Don't fall off!
Hilda - our PT that we worked with at the children's school - in traditional Peruvian festival wear!
Brother and Sister - 70 + year old little people. Some of the most interesting stories come from those you would least expect!
Dr. Jason - offered a rather large rabbit for his services. Unfortunately we had to turn down the offer due to customs regulations. We were given 3 avocados instead.
The Maternidad in Chimbote, Peru.
There are two other people and a large suitcase that are not pictured here. We are all in the back of a 4 person taxi.
Cathedral in downtown Lima, Peru.
Beautiful Plaza in Lima, Peru!
Sammy Pants with her Mango Sour - Cafe de la Paz.
Dr. Tim and I with our Marcuya and Pisco sours!
Salud!
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