It seems as though everyone is acclimated today. Still lots of water is required.Yesterday, our guides gave us a tour around the city center. The architecture in this city is very beautiful.
As you might imagine the Catholic faith is the most predominant, with two beautiful cathedrals in the Plaza De Armas. You can see the hand of the Inca´s all over this community. They quarried large stones to build the foundations of their communities. 
What is sad is to see the numerous children and elderly on the streets peddling crafts. We were told not to buy from them. It is simply another form of slavery that families are putting their kin in. They are expected to bring home a certain amount of money when the day is done.
That is all for now.
Mitch
3 comments:
Cant wait to see all of your pictures! It souds as though your group was ale to get a lot done in the barrio! That is just so amazing.
we miss you! See you in a few more days! xoxox
Mitch and company:
Sounds like a very emotional day on Saturday and yesterday in the barrio. You have a great way of describing these feelings, and the way the people are changing, growing, in Christ! His gifts "NEVER give up, never surrender" to use one of our favorite Barta movie lines. You have truly been blessed by the people there, and you have formed a great community within OUR church of people that have been touched, and have touched others. Thanks for these gifts. Say Hi to my family, please. Tell them I miss them, and hope that your days in Cuzco are truly enjoyable. Stay strong at that altitude. Always in Him, John B.
VERY Cool news: Machu Picchu was named one of the NEW 7 Wonders of the World just yesterday after a year-long voting campaign from all over the world. Over 100 million votes were counted. So, you are THERE. Others in the new 7 are:
* Taj Mahal in India
* The Colliseum in Rome
* The Great Wall in China
* Ancient City of Petra in Jordan
* Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
* The Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico
This competition started 8 years ago with over 200 nominations, narrowed to 21 in 2006, and now this is the final 7. You are there are a very momentous time. I expect there is a lot of media there. Have you seen any???
Always in Him,
John B.
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