Visited Trujillo, the departmental capital of La Libertad.
Fit 3 Peruvians, 6 Peace Corps trainees, and 1 PC tech trainer, plus the aforementioned 7 people's week's worth of luggage, into one small 11-person van that has no trunk space. It was cozy!
Spent the week in Otuzco, a town of about 12,000 people nestled among beautiful mountains.
Watched high school students perform a variety of traditional dances from all over Peru.
Saw la Virgen de la Puerta, the reason behind why Otuzco is called the "capital of faith" in Peru, along with the collection of her many past dresses and the candles pilgrims light in her honor.
Made the trek out to the village of Trigo Pampa to see the technical college's organic farming project.
Taught a 4-day workshop to 20 technical college students on how to start their own businesses, culminating in each group applying for a loan from the "Banco de Paz," and selling its product to compete for the highest profits. On the final day, each student received a certificate, every student and group of students wanted to take photos with the gringos - particularly "Brad Pitt" :)
Went on a hike to have a picnic lunch and see Otuzco from above.
Spent a Saturday afternoon soaking up the coastal sun at the beach town of Huanchaco.
But, however nice the beach may be, nothing beats the SIERRA!
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