Day 12: July 7

This morning, the group started off the day with a hike to the "forgotten ruins" of Ollantaytambo. Found just 15 years ago, the ruins consisted of Incan baths and bedrooms. For ten minutes we sat quietly, resting and thinking. After lunch, we resumed our afternoon workshops (arts & crafts, games, and, of course, soccer). As usual, arts & crafts was swamped with children eager to learn, while soccer and games were kept busy by energetic athletes. Later on, we finished our third and final Quechua lesson (the native language of Ollantaytambo and the Incans).

Having learned all of the basics, the group can now tell everyone their favorite colors and names. Days in Ollantaytambo are long, but all-the-while engaging, and we are always learning. Half-way done with the trip, the group is well on its way to a better understanding of Spanish and Peruvian culture.