Hey all,

Since we got home from Puno, a lot has changed.  A lot of friends have left, we´re getting our second wind of energy with activities at the orphanage, and now we´re preparing to leave.  After we got home from Puno, a lot of people in the house were sick.  One friend was even hospitalized.  We had a little touch of illness, but recovered in a few days.  That weekend was Easter.  We got to see a candlelight procession on Good Friday, and then we went to church on Easter.  It was all in Spanish, but it was nice to go.

 This past week, we have worked really hard to have fun activities with the kids.  We made them Play-Doh, made masks with them, and we made cookies together on Friday.  They started school this past week, so a lot of time was dedicated to homework.  We have REALLY been enjoying it this week though and staying later than usual, without even noticing.  It´s definitely been worth it.  It´s going to be very difficult to leave these kids.   And we only have three days left with them.

Liza´s mom, Taylor, arrives on Thursday, and we leave for a tour of the Sacred Valley.  Then we have two days to tour her around Cusco before leaving for our five-day trek on the Inka Trail up to Machu Piccu.  We´re getting very excited to see family again.  Then, next Saturday, we head back home.

 Yesterday was a very fun day.  We were set to go on a river rafting trip!  When we woke up, the weather was awful.  But by the time we got to the river and had our gear on, the sun was starting to come out.  It was pretty chilly, which was uncomfortable while we were soaking wet.  But the base camp had saunas and hot showers, which was great.  We really enjoyed it!

We´ll keep you updated during the week!  We miss you all!!!!

 XOXOXO Kati and Liza