The doors are opening
in Peru !
We received confirmation that we will get to work on a
reforestation project right outside Machu Picchu
in April! The project is an ecological reserve called Jardines de Mandor and
the focus is the conservation and rebuilding of some of the natural habitat in
the area. I am obviously ecstatic….
For the project, they design programs for volunteers to focus on
their interests. I will be doing research on flora and fauna and helping
with conservation efforts, while Jenna is going to help the project’s supervisor,
Erwin, implement a new biodiversity guide program!
So, we will continue into Cusco , Peru sometime in early April and make our way up
to Machu Picchu !
SO unreal.
Check out more project details at http://volunteeringmachupicchu.blogspot.com/
or http://www.jardinesdemandor.com/
Also, we've been getting in touch with some more awesome Peruvian
contacts…
We were connected with a Pastor from Peru
who lives in Minnesota and knows a lot of
great opportunities to help in Lima . I spoke with him a few days ago, and he got us in touch with the principal
of an elementary school called Monterrico
Christian School where we may be able to assist the teachers and work with the kids .
Another prospect: a house for the deaf and disabled of the community run by Without
Borders International, which sounds like a great place to spend some time! We
will be in contact to see if we're needed there next spring.
Lots of amazing people out there doing great things; it's a
blessing to see the openness they have for the two of us to help out :)
Send us some good thoughts that the rest of the planning goes
this smoothly!
Renae
Renae
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