Today we have exactly six weeks which means we have four weeks left in our Peruvian adventure. Though I miss home from time to time, I'm in not rush to return to the states. We've experienced so much so far and I'm sure there is much more in store.
I spent the day leading a team of 5 people to a nearby plot of land where we cleared some ruble to make way for a new community center. It was great to get beyond the four walls that enclose our property and make a direct impact in the community. I even got the chance to use what little Spanish I know to strike up a conversation with a local lady who was working with us.
By the end of the day we had cleaned up many wheelbarrows full of rubble, but I believe our impact there was much deeper. Our work was a testament to the fact that we are here not just to build an orphanage, but to help in the process of changing an entire community.
On a different note, on Saturday our team enjoyed a three hour hike to the top of a nearby mountain. We had a spectacular views of our entire little town on on side of the mountain and the expansive pacific ocean on the other side. We were told that we would find some ancient Incan ruins at the top, but we found nothing but a rock wall that didn't look very ancient. But it was still a great time and we had a blast.
I feel like our team of summer volunteers is really starting to bond well together. We seem to be working better together and supporting each other more every day. Even still, we pray for unity every day and that God would use us together to continue to make an impact here.
Until next time,
Kyle
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