Tuesday, 13 December 2011

From the moment we were greeted at the airport to finishing our exit interview, my daughter and I felt as though we were well cared for by the staff at PVT. They arranged for us to stay in an apartment with other volunteers from around the world and the homeowner helped us acclimate to the Peruvian culture and delicious cuisine. Our volunteer projects at the orphanage and school for the blind in Cusco were very rewarding. We were able to share our knowledge and skills and we felt that we received more than we gave. In the Amazon Jungle, we met volunteers and staff who dedicated their lives to jungle conservation. We tended gardens of medicinal plants, cleared trails and went on hikes to encounter various flora and fauna. In addition, we were able to visit historical sites of the Inca, go horsebackriding, travel by boat in the jungle, take Spanish lessons, shop at local craft markets and visit the amazing Macchu Pichu. Our two weeks in Peru were filled with adventure and fantastic people who we will never forget. Thank you to all the staff at PVT for making it easy.

Cynthia G