Hola Bebas

They separate the group…(pensive) The first group hiked up to a statue of Jesus in Huaro and assisted a special needs school with yard work and firing the spare wood around. Cate (known as one for da $$, because she is 2 for the show) escaped yard work by temporarily coloring with a local girl in a classroom. They call Ramsey, “Ali”, because Ramsey is too hard to pronounce (thanks to the White parents). Ali showed her muscular skills through carrying firewood through the school. The other group traveled to the local high school (intense beat drop). Brooke notes, “I enjoyed baking with the kids even though there were some difficulties. The recipe was in Spanish so we had to use our collaboration and limited Spanish skills to make chocolate chip banana muffins together.” Then the baking team continued to pursue their dreams in “Cupid Shuffle” and “Macarena” with the community, and danced their corazones (hearts) away, while the muffins baked.

The groups came together for lunch and a round of B.S (the card game) in the “octagon.” The three groups then split off into their afternoon assignments at schools around the area. One group stayed in Andahuaylillas and assisted the teachers in sewing small heart and flower shaped objects made of old jeans, and played soccer. Brooke bonded with the kids over soccer players, and the kids’ favorite teams, like the classic Ronaldo accompanying her, Messi, and Lamin Yamal. Cate played cars with Ethan and taught him how to say banana (he thought the word was funny). Ramsey played football with Jacob, Mayte, and some other profes (RJ students). There's many connections here in Peru whether that is executed by sports, food, or dancing. We are learning that there is a lot more that connects us rather than separates.

We ended the day spilling our amazing experience to you guys! Much love to the fam back home!! <3