I passed through the giant metal doors and continued around the corner to the main courtyard to find the students and teachers in a Mass. I made my way quietly to where a few teachers were observing and I began listening to the Father who was in the middle of his Sermon. He spoke about … More Lessons from a High School Anniversary
As the second largest district in Peru (land mass wise), and with an entire population of more than 30,000 (and growing every day), there is no shortage of new people to meet in Olmos. As a blue-eyed blonde in site, these new people don’t hesitate to ask me who I am, what I’m doing in … More Olmano
The sun was radiating despite it being July 24th and the middle of the Southern Hemisphere’s winter. The teachers from Julio Ponce and I took refuge in the limited shade provided by the church’s concrete fence. We talked, joked and waited impatiently for the day’s events to begin. Much of the town had gathered for … More Marching On
“Esta es mi tierra, así es mi Perú” sang the all-girl chorus composed of students from various 5th grade classes. 5th grade of secondary school in Peru is the equivalent to that of 12th grade back in the States. These were the seniors, proudly singing a song that captured their Peruvian heritage. Beforehand, one of … More The passion for learning
As I stood in the shade, talking to my site mate’s host sister, I asked her about Peruvian customs related to death, funerals, etc. I was astonished that the funeral was happening so quickly. I told her that in the States, we usually wait a few days, sometimes a week. I couldn’t think of an … More A Peruvian Funeral
Brittany McGee 