Last night in Chincha

Today is Friday, and tomorrow the current group from Hendrix College will saddle up and head back to Lima. We've had a wonderfully productive week of work at the Methodist Church's campamento in Tambo de Mora, where we have been involved in several painting projects, construction of a perimeter wall (destroyed by the 2007 earthquake), and the replanting of an orchard (that was damaged by the tidal wave caused by the earthquake). I've really enjoyed getting to know the 4 guys and 8 girls from Hendrix. They have worked hard, built relationships with our hosts, and reflected deeply on their experiences here. From Lima, we'll go up to Cuzco for a two night stay that will include a visit to Machu Picchu.

I wish I could be blogging more during my stay in Peru, but finding time to head over to the Internet cafe has been a little tough. I'll get back to a more regular posting schedule next week once I get back to North Carolina. I'll also try to add a little more about the ministry of the church at the campamento in Tambo de Mora itself. What our brothers and sisters in Peru are doing there is truly inspiring.