Students visited Lugar de la Memoria to learn about 1980-2000 violent era in Peru.RaeAnn and Jenae visit a display.Seth pursues his hacky sack, again.Artist-activist Lici Ramirez lectured on women in Peru.Hannah, Stuart, and Rae Ann prepare salsa for the Despedida, farewell party.Erika visits with Alicia.Seth contemplates his 20th birthday.Despedida buffet features hot drinks, puppy chow, cake, salsa and roll-ups.Anne enjoys a moment with host parents Paul and Staly.Josh with his host mom and sister.Students perform their original drama: “Harry Potter in Peru.”Jenae presents the group’s thanks to Spanish teacher Ana.Rachael boards the overnight bus to ArequipaAyacucho service group bonds at the bus station.Natalie shares a farewell moment with her host family.Sadie’s host family wishes her well at the bus station.Seth and Nate are ready to begin their service adventures in San Miguel.Jenae and Natalie look forward to being neighbors in San Ramon.With the overnight bus to La Merced poised behind them Alyssa and her host parents exchange good-byes.A sober moment as the bus departs… There may have been tears.Host families in Arequipa greet the students after the 16-hour journey. We are grateful to report that all 23 students arrived safely at their destinations.
