Willy shares his story of Andean village life Students shopped at the local market and helped host families prepare a meal. Stephanie’s meal included arroz chaufa… …and a frozen cream dessert. Renee, Luke and Sadie…
On Friday evening eager host families came to meet their slightly nervous students, who managed to say, “Mama, papa! Mucho gusto!” Then off they went to their new homes in Lima. …
Two days of orientation to SST Peru included time at Casa Goshen, a picnic by the ocean, and a visit to central Lima. Orientation to Peru SST at Casa Goshen…
The group has arrived safely in Peru! Traveling from Goshen to Chicago to Panama to Lima, 23 SST students have begun their Peru Pilgrimage. While a few of the group opted for immediate rest at the hostel, most of the students welcomed a Peruvian-Chinese dinner at…
On Sunday afternoon at Kawai retreat center Annelise, Hannah, and Luke gathered their luggage and boarded the bus with the rest of the SST group. At a dinner stop by the ocean in Lima, Suzanna, Hannah, Reena, and Nick added finishing touches to letters of appreciation for local…
After a night of rest in a hostel in Lima, the group traveled south along the coast to the Kawai retreat center. In Chilca, Annelise, Megan and Luke enjoyed ice cream at one of the many shops along the highway. Kawai offered a quiet space for relaxation, reflection, presentations…
From LaMerced, Ayacucho, and Arequipa, students returned overnight by bus to Lima. The Cusco group flew in later that evening. All day, Casa Goshen buzzed with the energy of reunions and storytelling. Here Ryan checks in with Pat. Suzanna shares photos of her assignments…
Meet the Cusco Squad: Oliver, Leah, Roxy, Taliah, Crystal, and Luke! Crystal teaches high school English at Colegio Promesa, a Mennonite school in San Jeronimo. Crystal teaches high school English at Colegio Promesa, a Mennonite school in San Jeronimo.
Chanchamayo, in the rainforest, has become home to Megan, Annelise, Nick, Jess, and Ryan.Nursing students Annelise and Megan learned to give injections to patients at Naranjal health center. The Naranjal ambulance. Megan and Annelise assist the medical staff with rural health care…
Five students are serving in Ayacucho, also known as Huamanga, Andean city famous for its 33 churches. Michaela is assisting the first grade teacher at Colegio Apostal Pablo, teaching the children to sing “head, shoulders, knees and toes.” In the afternoon, Michaela spends time in…
