We've been killing our roosters, and my goodness, how I've been waiting for it. Those roosters are no longer these cute little chirping birds, but these cock-a-doodle-dooers and they do it everytime they're hungry or they hear a loud noise no matter what time of the day, night, or morning. We originally thought there were 3 hens but we misjudged by a lot. All of them are roosters. Tomorrow we're donating one of our roosters to the church, so we'll only have 2 left. I have learned to dislike my roosters so I haven't taken any pictures of them lately but it'd be good to show you our full grown roosters before they're all eaten. 
Carrie's friend was visiting for a week and so we had motivation to do touristy things again. This time we went to the Sacred Valley which is a whole area of ruins. It's a whole day trip because you need to drive to all of the different locations and for some of them, hike as well. I only went to 2 places and left early with Bethany though. The pictures are from a place called Chinchero.
The picture of the women sitting in the field, they are sorting potatoes (those dark piles) that are 'freeze-dried' potatoes. I don't actually understand how they're freeze-dried but I know that I don't enjoy eating them. Quick story... I was eating lunch with the UCF team back in May and I didn't have a cup so I just used my friend's cup who was finished with it and my friend, Bani who lives in Peru, said to me, "Wow, you're a real Peruvian recycling his cup. Oh wait, no, you're not a real Peruvian unless you like chuno" which is the freeze-dried potato. So, needless to say, I'm not the only one who doesn't like these potatoes.
The picture of the women sitting in the field, they are sorting potatoes (those dark piles) that are 'freeze-dried' potatoes. I don't actually understand how they're freeze-dried but I know that I don't enjoy eating them. Quick story... I was eating lunch with the UCF team back in May and I didn't have a cup so I just used my friend's cup who was finished with it and my friend, Bani who lives in Peru, said to me, "Wow, you're a real Peruvian recycling his cup. Oh wait, no, you're not a real Peruvian unless you like chuno" which is the freeze-dried potato. So, needless to say, I'm not the only one who doesn't like these potatoes.The next day, we took a hike in Huacarpay, where my church is. I had never gone past a certain point on the road so I was in for a surprise when I learned there's a big beautiful lake as well as ruins. You can see it in the picture of my friend who 'got stuck' going through the entrance of the ruins.
We walked to a different part later that was known as the 'door', a portal to the future I think. I could be making that up, but not entirely. It was cool because you could walk up the stairs they built into the big walls that make up the door. The stairs are spaced out and not that wide so going down was a bit of an adventure but we made it safely. 
We walked to a different part later that was known as the 'door', a portal to the future I think. I could be making that up, but not entirely. It was cool because you could walk up the stairs they built into the big walls that make up the door. The stairs are spaced out and not that wide so going down was a bit of an adventure but we made it safely. 
Some of you have asked me, How do they celebrate the 4th of July in Peru? I'm sure after you've gone to your 4th of July barbeques that you realized the decoration theme is the US flag and so we don't celebrate this holiday here, but I did make my students celebrate it yesterday with cake and cookies and we made US flag hats. I'm not really that creative, but the kids had fun. I had a barbeque with my EMM team today (since everyone had work yesterday) and it was exciting, all traditional food. It's interesting realizing how many traditions we have in the states but it seems so normal that you don't even realize it. How many of you had hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad, and an american flag cake at your 4th of July party? Anyway, it's a neat way to look at the way I've grown up when Peruvians ask what the 4th of July traditions are.
Praises: ~I'm able to make better friendships now that I'm becoming more fluent.
~I've been able to see more of Peru and my Uncle Dan is coming at the end of this month and we'll be able to see even more of
the country.Prayers:
~That God would teach me self-discipline because I'm still disorganized in all areas of my life.
~I'm taking Spanish classes again (in the evenings for 5 1/2 weeks) and I have 1 1/2 left. Please pray that I'd get the most out of it that's possible.
~That now that I have the ability to make better friendships, that God would give me the time and motivation to do that.
Special note: I'm losing touch with everybody from home! Email me. Let me know how you are. I really do care, I just lose track of time and before I know it, it's been a couple months since I've talked to you. And thank you to those who really did send stickers and other school supplies. They're being put to good use and the kids love it all. Also, thanks to those who continue to pray for me. This year has been pretty rough, even if I am enjoying myself, so I appreciate all the help I've been getting/can get. Blessings to you all and Happy 4th of July (a day late).
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