Where to begin? It’s been ages and so much has happened! First of all I am sad to say that I left the Aldea in Mazamari some weeks ago. It’s a bit of a long and boring story, but basically I had some problems with the English teacher, and the director unfortunately didn’t do much about it, so I chose to leave. It wasn’t an easy decision to make. Saying goodbye to cute little Gabriel, loud-mouthed Yunfer, responsible Rosemary, the eager to learn girls, ...

Kitaiteri maarioni! Buenas dias a todos! Or good day to you all! Yes, I´m actually here at La Aldea in Mazamari, a boarding school for Asháninka children. First I couldn't get to Satipo from Lima because of the bad roads, which meant that I spent a month in Lima studying Spanish. When I finally got to Satipo the 1st March I knew right away that from now on my journey would really begin. Esperanza and her friends (all in their twenties) greeted me warmly and...

Got 1 minute left at the net cafe! I am doing well and going to live at the school tomorrow! Satipo is lovely and green and the school is very beautiful! Will post more soon! Love to everyone!

Hola everyone! Just a quick update to say I've arrived safe and sound to Satipo. The bus ride went almost too well and I had breakfast at Melissa's house (the secretary). Her 5-year-old had a blast playing with dolls with me and couldn't understand I had to leave so soon - "No te vayas!" she yelled when Esperazna came to pick me up. We drove about two hours from San Ramon to Satipo. The road was very good and reminded me slightly of the very swirley r...

I can't believe it! I am going to Satipo tonight! I havn't been able to go because of the weather but now the busses are going. I'm quite unexpectedly going with David's friends secretary tonight. We just found out today that she is going to San Ramon (about 3 hours from Satipo) and that I can go with her on the bus. So I've packed all my stuff and I just need to get a last couple of things like biscuits for the journey and some cash! It's quite an unreal and o...