the beginning of the end (in pisac) 2016
While our time in Pisac is drawing to an end, the interns are reflecting upon their last 44 days here, and the high schoolers have reached the mid-point of their [...]
weekend fun! (week 6, part 3; Linds & Mel)
This weekend was incredibly fun! We had a blast partaking in new adventures, including hot springs, Peruvian soccer, and shopping in Cusco! On Saturday, we took a break from our [...]
the last routine (part 2, week 6; Linds & Mel)
In contrast to the previous weeks that we have enjoyed in Pisac, this past week was filled with more structure as we welcomed the high-schoolers into our routines with open [...]
New Arrivals (Week 6, part 1; Linds & Mel)
During the last five weeks here in Pisaq, the interns have constructed a routine of: volunteer, train, eat, sleep, and repeat. While we have enjoyed the relaxation and comfort of [...]
Week 5: The Calm Before the Storm
Tuesday marked exactly one month since we arrived in Pisac. Just as we have started to develop consistent daily and weekly routines, we now find ourselves in a time of [...]
Week 4- Waterfall and beyond
We woke up to some familiar Scottish weather on Thursday. It was what we would call ‘dreich’ in Scotland; cloudy, grey, drizzly and cold. We were in full swing with [...]
Week 4: 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! As Scots, we experienced our first celebration of American independence day in Monday! The day started as normal day in the life of a college intern [...]
Alie & Aleza Week 3 Part 2
Aleza and Alie here, back again to update you on the second half of week 3 here in Pisaq, Peru. Saturday morning we all left the hostel for a destination [...]
Week 3 Alie & Aleza
Hola! Alie and Aleza here, live from Pisaq, Peru! It's the middle of our third week here and we all have increased our teaching loads. Groups of us began teaching [...]
Week 2 Addy and Kate
Today marks the end of two full weeks for us here in Pisac. We finished our first full week working in the STRIVE center, and saw huge imporvements in us [...]