Posted by Kristopher Schmidt Pictures by David Lehman-Miller and Kristopher Schmidt While Peru is fairly large (about the size of Alaska), most of its population is found along the coast (~60%) and especially in the coastal capital city of Lima (~10 million). Lima is so dense because it has always…
Posted by Kathryn Schmidt; pictures by Abby Banning, David Leaman Miller and Kristopher Schmidt Always more to share! As photos keep coming in from various cameras, I’m reminded that this experience is multi-faceted and fast-paced. We move from one delicious meal to another; take in a fascinating lecture, then head…
Posted by: Kathryn Schmidt; photos by Kristopher Schmidt and David Leaman Miller Field trips are definitely a chance to see the rich history of Peru, but they are also a time for some serious bonding. The bus rides, the walking around and of course the general fatigue is all fodder…
Posted by Kathryn Schmidt Photos by Sadie G.Z. It has been a full week here in Lima. The students are settling into a more predictable routine, and are gradually becoming more acquainted with this enormous city, with the SST program in general, and with each other. It’s very exciting to…
Al Mercado (At the market) Posted by Dona P. Skin to skin, follicle to follicle With every bodily shift I am attached, a human velcro, To the tan stampede rushing beside me To focus I stare at the corner Swaying at the traffic’s tide are Skinned chickens,…
Posted by Brynn G. A mi me encanta todo. (I really love everything.) This is what I keep thinking to myself: as I eagerly stare out the window of my papa’s coche, my hair blowing wildly as we fly precariously along the highway; as plate after plate of delicious food,…
Posted by Kristopher Schmidt, Peru SST Co-leader Photos by Kristopher S. After a day of touring Lima’s historic downtown, students were finally able to meet their host families! Living with host families in Lima is a central-aspect of SST, providing culture and language immersion. Students are hosted in homes across the city…
Posted by Kathryn Schmidt, Peru SST Co-leader Photos by Sadie G.Z. and Lena C. The Peru SST Unit has had a full few days. We have been surprised to have rain, here in this city that is nearly as dry as Cairo, Egypt. (Some students joked that they brought…
They all made it to Jorge Chavez Airport! We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of 16 GC students to Lima! 12 women and 4 men landed at Jorge Chavez Airport at 12:30 this morning, quite tired and also very excited. They were greeted by Kris…
By Karen and Duane Sherer Stoltzfus Peru SST Co-Directors, 2014-2015 After six weeks of service, with intense experiences at farflung locations in the mountains and in the jungle, it was very good to be together for two days along the coast. We had our retreat at Kawai, a church…
