Hi everyone,
I've been volunteering with Hands On for three weeks now and we're not sure yet how much longer we are going to stay. It's hard to leave when there is so much work to be done, but we'll probably get back on the road within the next couple of weeks. About two weeks ago someone from Hands On made a short and funny video and the project and they just posted it on youtube. To look at it, click here. (Leah, Rachel, and I are in it, but it goes quick so I'm not sure if you'll be able to spot us).
Last week I went on a one week trip to a small town called Con-con outside of Cañete with nine other Hands On volunteers. We went to help the town rebuild an irrigation canal that was damaged in the earthquake. The town is very small and only has a population of about 30, but the families that live there base their whole livelihoods off of their crops so it was really nice to work with them on such an important project. To see some pictures from that trip, click here. We were only able to complete about 200 meters of the canal and tomorrow I am going to go back for another week. I'll write more about it when I get back next week.
xoxo, Katie
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Hi Katie,
I'm transported to another world while viewing your pics and reading your heartfelt messages. What wonderful people you are connecting with while doing such needed work. I appreciate all that you (and others) are doing there. The work looks endless, but at the same time, I imagine you can see the progress on a daily basis. It looks like you have connected with the kids wherever you are!
Thanks so much for keeping up with this blog...I feel a connection from Peru to Portland!
love and peace, jill
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