18 months. 1.5 years. One-and-a-half. That’s how long I’ve been in Peru. How does it feel? Well, to be perfectly honest, normal. So normal, in fact, that I knew the anniversary was December 5th, but I didn’t do anything to acknowledge it. It was just one of those, “Oh cool” passing thoughts. No, it’s not … More Normal
Often times, it’s those who are courageously facing death who remind us how precious and beautiful life is. It is those who know their time on earth is limited who share their peace with the world. At one point, Shalin was just a stranger in a group of 40 individuals with whom I’d be spending … More Sunsets for Shalin
Today officially marks 6 months in Peru, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate it than by wrapping up Early In-Service Training with the 36 people who were only just strangers on June 4th during Staging. Okay, there are better ways to celebrate, but at least we’re all together. The past 6 … More Wait, it’s been 6 months?
The community of Olmos was kind enough to greet me with a giant festival in my honor. This festival included music, fireworks, and a special mass and procession. Okay, not true, but I did arrive in Olmos during the middle of the Festival of the Cross. The fair began around the 17 of August and officially … More Getting started
Friday, August 22, 2014 3:00PM Swearing in ceremony Friday, August 22, 2014 7:00PM Group dinner at Papachos (*side note, SO good!) Friday, August 22, 2014 11:00PM Celebrate at Gotica Saturday, August 23, 2014 2:30AM Order 7 Bembo’s tequeños Saturday, August 23, 2014 2:45AM Argue with taxi driver who wants to over-charge for a 5 minute … More How I spent my first weekend as a PCV
Brittany McGee 