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Immersion Experience: Peru
MARKET TRAIN BUS SKY COMMUNITY
Today we hiked at Mahu Picchu and spent time in the city. We encountered authentic Peruvian culture and are excited for what is to come!
The day started off bright and early as we headed to the train station. The train was filled with Peruvian music while the landscape quickly began to change. We were immersed in the variety of living: farmers, shop owners, playing children.
As we exited the train station, we stepped into a new environment surrounded by markets and buses as large as the streets. Then we headed to the bus, which would take us to Pachu Picchu. As we arrived at the site we were overcome by the stunning view of the mountains and the ancient city. We began a hike to the top of the mountain to achieve a bird's eye view. While on the trail many families greeted us with hello. We felt this displays a defining feature of Peruvian culture alive--community. It was motivating to be welcomed into the community as it provides a pathway to encounter. As we reached the top of the mountain, the vast beauty surrounding us with the city below gave us the perspective that we are a small piece of a big world. We spent time soaking in the views and reflecting on the people who once inhabited the sacred land.
We climbed down the mountain to get a better view of the city that lay below us before heading back to the bus. We got lunch in the town of Aguascalientes, a town heavily reliant on tourist and Machu Picchu. After finishing our meal, we were able to immerse ourselves in the community further by going to a market and the city center. The group explored the market, encountering vendors who were more interested in simply having a conversation rather than selling. Again, we were able to understand that Peruvian culture is welcoming. Soon after we headed back to where we began our day and had dinner.
Once again there was an overwhelming feeling of community surrounding us. We ate a meal together, occasionally practicing our Spanish and unfortunately suffering the loss of a pizza to the floor. After dinner we went to the city plaza where we were approached by some locals asking for a photo. At first, we were caught off guard thinking they wanted us to take pictures of them but quickly found out that they wanted to take pictures with us. This was powerful and allowed us to feel welcomed into the new community.
With this in mind, we headed back to the hotel, stopping for a few snacks of course, so that we could close in reflection. We talked about the culture we have found here in Peru with the key moment hilighted from the previous day as well. We are very tired and headed to bed now. Goodnight.
(Pictures will be posted tomorrow!)
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As we exited the train station, we stepped into a new environment surrounded by markets and buses as large as the streets. Then we headed to the bus, which would take us to Pachu Picchu. As we arrived at the site we were overcome by the stunning view of the mountains and the ancient city. We began a hike to the top of the mountain to achieve a bird's eye view. While on the trail many families greeted us with hello. We felt this displays a defining feature of Peruvian culture alive--community. It was motivating to be welcomed into the community as it provides a pathway to encounter. As we reached the top of the mountain, the vast beauty surrounding us with the city below gave us the perspective that we are a small piece of a big world. We spent time soaking in the views and reflecting on the people who once inhabited the sacred land.
We climbed down the mountain to get a better view of the city that lay below us before heading back to the bus. We got lunch in the town of Aguascalientes, a town heavily reliant on tourist and Machu Picchu. After finishing our meal, we were able to immerse ourselves in the community further by going to a market and the city center. The group explored the market, encountering vendors who were more interested in simply having a conversation rather than selling. Again, we were able to understand that Peruvian culture is welcoming. Soon after we headed back to where we began our day and had dinner.
Once again there was an overwhelming feeling of community surrounding us. We ate a meal together, occasionally practicing our Spanish and unfortunately suffering the loss of a pizza to the floor. After dinner we went to the city plaza where we were approached by some locals asking for a photo. At first, we were caught off guard thinking they wanted us to take pictures of them but quickly found out that they wanted to take pictures with us. This was powerful and allowed us to feel welcomed into the new community.
With this in mind, we headed back to the hotel, stopping for a few snacks of course, so that we could close in reflection. We talked about the culture we have found here in Peru with the key moment hilighted from the previous day as well. We are very tired and headed to bed now. Goodnight.
(Pictures will be posted tomorrow!)
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