tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18320305524111430342024-02-07T15:14:38.689-08:00The Wardlaw-Hartridge School- Peru- 2012World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-36875258780515423822012-06-24T13:49:00.002-07:002012-06-24T13:49:36.199-07:00Quick tip re photos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As I review this at home, I note that many of the photos (probably the ones that are in landscape orientation?) are unintentionally cropped. Click on any photo and you will see it in its full, uncropped glory.<br />
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By Mr. Webster<br />
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In most ways, the Peru experience was what I expected it to be, except more and better. The one area where our experience differed from my expectations was the school construction project. In short, we expected to be building walls or putting in a foundation, but found we needed to shift our emphasis to reflect local conditions.<br />
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If you take a look at some of the photos of Bandolista elsewhere in this blog, you will see that it is an unadorned village of adobe huts with very few amenities. I am not sure when an outside group last offered resources to the village, but the answer may be never. They have a community center which doubles as their school for ages 3-5; it provides a room with a few tables and chairs with few actual educational materials. World Leadership School is working with the community president, Salvador, to improve the school facilities, but the community has not achieved consensus on what the project should ultimately look like. Some would like to tear down the current building, keep some of the materials, and recreate it elsewhere. Others would like to keep the building and improve it, and build a new community center elsewhere. WLS falls in the latter camp, but is the outsider.<br />
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As we spent a few days creating bottles for the Eco Brick construction method, it became clear that we had no idea whether or when the current building would be moved. It was also clear to me that, given this fact, it would not be satisfying to our students to create bottles and leave them behind for some future construction work. That could be part of our work, but I felt (and our WLS instructors agreed) that, in the circumstances, it would be best to create some changes that would be useful right away and might even make it likelier that the community would choose to keep the current building. So we set out to create a set of blocks for the Bandolista students to play with, and to use as a learning tool. The shapes were cut for us, and we then sanded and painted them. For the one that were cubes we painted one series with letters on them and others with numbers. For the letter ones, we put a word and a picture related to the letter; for the numbers, we added the appropriate series of dots, to help the students link numbers and amounts. At the same time, we arranged to have the external walls plastered. We sanded the walls and painted them. The students now have a block center and alphanumeric learning aids, along with a new, colorful look for their school, as you will see in the picture. We will also use some of the remaining funds from the trip to purchase more learning materials for the classroom. While the community members work out their plans for the future, their students will enjoy a better school facility. We hope to be part of the long term solution in the future. Once we shifted gears, our kids worked hard to bring the short-term plan to fruition. And we learned (as we did also in Patacancha) that development is a tricky business sometimes filled with competing agendas that require compromise. <br />
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Here's a picture of the school as we left it:<br />
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The picture doesn't quite do it justice. The vibrant color stands out in the field of adobe in all the surrounding buildings and announces the building as someplace special. I think I can speak for the whole Peru Crew that we love it and hope that it will be improved further and maintained as the school. </div>World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-76163269485882038882012-06-23T12:20:00.001-07:002012-06-23T12:20:02.924-07:00Starting the journey homeAfter discovering that many of our ceramic pieces did not survive the firing process (including the art teachers!), and an emotional good bye to our families we boarded the bus and hit the road for Pisaq. As we drove through the town, the valley colonial territory was pointed out but our destination was much higher. Up, up, up we went again to 13,000ft, making it a challenge to catch our breath but it also could have been the cascading terraces and ruins. Pisaq is older and much bigger then Machu Picchu but instead of being tucked in among mountains, Pisaq has an incredible sprawling valley landscape all around it. We hiked through the ruins going up and down some pretty precarious trails but it was worth every step! After we lunched at the Blue Llama and then moved on the the sacred ruins of Saqsayhuaman. There we discovered among the outside temple a natural play ground of rock slides and mountain tunnels. As the sun started to set we moved on to our hotel and had dinner on the Cusco square. Because of the solstice celebration there were swarms of Peruvians from all over dancing and parading on the square. It made for quite an impression on our last night! <br />
This morning as I pack my bag for the last time, I realize that I am excited to get home and look forward to not having to wear my mittens and ski hat to bed at night, but I also will miss this wonderfully warm culture and hope that we will all bring home many treasured memories. <br />
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You will be glad to know that we are returning with all four of the children you entrusted to us. We will spend our last day enjoying the festivities of Cuzco as inti raymi, the sun festival, envelops the city in its celebratory mood. Today will include some shopping, a little dancing, some reflection and a lot of fun. Yesterday we visited Saqsayhuaman, possibly our best sidetrack of our trip, including Macchu Picchu. I regret the fact we never saw the mighty Chinchilla but tomorrow we can use the mighty Google Search to look it up! Tomorrow we will be in contact by phone to coordinate our reunion at Wardlaw Hartridge so stay tuned. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Pakarinkama! (see you tomorrow!) World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-78432298295748283502012-06-23T12:15:00.001-07:002012-06-23T12:15:35.041-07:00Blog from JackYesterday we went to the lost city of Machu Picchu. We had a great guide named Willy and were given a tour of the ruins for about two hours and after that we were able to explore the ruins in groups of three or more. At about one thirty we said good bye to willy and left for Ollantaytambo. We arrived at about three and then visited a cafe for an afternoon meeting. Last night it was very difficult to say good bye to our home-stay families for all of us and we are all going to miss them as we start our journey back to the United States.World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-45190812959672875932012-06-23T12:13:00.001-07:002012-06-23T12:13:40.017-07:00Blog from NickMy trip is going great so far. Even though I was sick, I was just a small obstacle in my way to enjoy and have a great time in Peru. My homestay family can not have been any nicer to Julian, Jack, and I. They provided us with everything we could have needed and they were patient with my very underdeveloped spanish. Also the school in Bandolista is looking great, having painted the walls a bright green color. We also made the children blocks with spanish lettering to help make them learn through fun. Also I tried guinea pig at the lunch celebration, and I really didn't taste like anything. I have been eating well with great Peruvian food, but I am still craving a variety of foods. This trip overall was a great decision and I would love to come back next time.World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-81109347091770941172012-06-22T17:10:00.001-07:002012-06-22T17:10:14.462-07:00The walls of Sacsayhuaman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Cusco, from the Sacsayhuaman archeological park, a set of ruins that looms over the city. Here the Inca nearly routed the Spanish invaders, but a last minute breakout allowed them to fight another day. </span></div>World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-40912144420050889252012-06-21T19:11:00.001-07:002012-06-21T19:18:43.645-07:00Machu Picchu - WOW!Wow... Machu Picchu is truly one of The Wonders of the World!<br />
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In 1911, Hiram Bingham, a archeologist peofessor at Yale and a relative of Jacks, wanted to find the lost city of the Incas. Many referred to The Lost City as the City of Gold but he was interested in discovering more about the Incan culture and Andean way of life. Logically, he followed the Urubamba river because civilizations historically have formed near a water source. Luckily for his logic and the hospitality of a simple farmer he found Machu Picchu. After a long journey he stayed one night in a small village and asked the man who provided the roof over his head if he knew anything about the lost city. The farmer simply stated, "I don't know about any lost city but I know of Manchu Pichu." The following morning the farmer took Hiram up to Manchu Pichu. Not only had he found a lost Incan city but he also found a two families living there and farming the land.<br />
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Although Hiram Bingham is credited with discovering Manchu Pichu, the truth is that many people (French and German) came before him but they were all treasure hunters. The Spaniards never arrived here so the Incan way of life was preserved in comparison to the other Incan cities and because of Hiram's discovery there are many things we do know about Manchu Pichu. From 1912-1915 he escavated the area with help from Yale University finding a number of different artifacts. Unfortunately we still do not know what purpose Machu Picchu served. There are many theories with one being that only the beautiful women lived there and were the virgins of the sun. Or maybe only the nobility lived there. Or maybe it was the starting point of the jungle. Or maybe it was a university. Or maybe it was just another city that was part of the Incan Empire. But, if it was just one more city, possibly it was just the newest city and had all the technology the Incans had acquired making it seem the most imoptant. Maybe, Manchu Pichu was the City of Gold and it was just all plundered before Hiram Bingham arrived? We will never know the truth of Manchu Pichu but one thing is for sure, it is surrounded by mountains on everyside giving you a sense of protection. Possibly it was because today was the winter solstice but it truly has a very spiritual feeling, one that pretty much takes your breath away. So much so that on July 7, 2007, Manchu Pichu was named The 7th Wonder if the World.<br />
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Enjoy the pictures and we will see you in a few days!<br />
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We went for our last day to Bandolista. We painted blocks and the wall of the school. After work, we had a celebration. We had the celebration to say farewell to our host families and Peru. We had a meeting to discuss our local leaders. Most local leaders were our host moms and dads. They all show compassion, patience, and support. We also discussed the global issues of Peru and how the culture would take getting used to. The next day we went to Machu Picchu. There were a lot of stairs, but it was pretty amazing. The ancient architecture and its position in the mountains made the experience interesting and memorable.World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-28547846347019561552012-06-21T14:55:00.002-07:002012-06-21T14:55:56.819-07:00One more...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /></div>World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-64599273338947820522012-06-20T18:46:00.001-07:002012-06-20T18:46:42.228-07:00Awesome thought from Jack, Julian, and NickTonight during our curriculum meeting we discussed Global issues that we are confronted with at home and have discovered here in Peru. Some of the things discussed were that the disparity between the have and the have nots is not so great as compared to at home. Here instead of finding beggars on every corner, the people of Ollanta would rather try to make ends meet by working 4-5 jobs. And, someone even suggested that perhaps the guy with the hotdog cart on the corner in NYC is not so different than the woman pushing us coca leaves when we first stepped off the bus. The togetherness we witnessed of this community and how they look out for one another is a part of what makes this such a special place. I think we may all want to go home and get to know our neighbors a little better. I truly believe that as a group we have learned from our cultural differences and we will all go home with a new appreciation for how the people here make do with what they have but don't believe at all that they are missing out on anything. This is just one way we can continue to bridge the gap and it truly made for a wonderful and thought provoking discussion. <br />
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As part of the discussion tonight, the W-H students all had to find and interview a local leader. Jack, Julian, and Nick decided to interview their home stay papa, one of the towns respected Shaman's. During their report to the group they stated the following:<br />
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"When we compare how we live to the Peruvians, maybe they would see us as materialistic. Our home stay father says that it is important to be caught up in our families not our possessions and I think we could all learn from him."<br />
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I think that is the best quote of the day yet!<br />
Miss T<br />
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World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-27120051183768821412012-06-20T18:26:00.001-07:002012-06-20T18:26:31.833-07:00Our last day up to Bandolista and our Pachamanca DespedidaToday was our last walk up to Bandolista. Although I am sure we will all miss the people - especially the children and our foreman Salvador - I am not so sure we will miss the climb up those stairs!<br />
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Our work was focused on finishing up the educational toys we were making as well as sanding and painting the exterior walls. As you can see from the photos, we were all hard at work!<br />
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This afternoon we had a good bye party with all of our families and almost all of us tried the guinie pig. As a vegetarian I just had a bite and it really was much better than I thought, but not everyone agreed with me. We also took the time to thank Adela for all she has done for us and truly seeming to appear whenever needed as Mr. O said in his blog. Mr. Webster presented her and her husband Adolfo with a a beautiful ceramic piece made by Eduardo from all of us. <br />
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Tomorrow we wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the train to Manchu Pichu. With every site being more beautiful than the last, I can only imagine what tomorrow will hold.<br />
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Adios Muchachos!<br />
Miss T<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkvA_hvQATDL9jRQWlllxmsepzej2cccID6aoU8KAcHlkiCx7Jz-3kMypOKG02y1QEWKzXIAYh6RxeoIBAjUdObamSm-XUEXabhJAIf0ldgzrEnwITPh48nGInEM8ASAMSl0I8NJgvlCO/s640/blogger-image-695672222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkvA_hvQATDL9jRQWlllxmsepzej2cccID6aoU8KAcHlkiCx7Jz-3kMypOKG02y1QEWKzXIAYh6RxeoIBAjUdObamSm-XUEXabhJAIf0ldgzrEnwITPh48nGInEM8ASAMSl0I8NJgvlCO/s640/blogger-image-695672222.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJ9dw8j7A__suopF7zx8mcJQ35g5j7mwSGb9laHp54tzwKdrE9qkXMr-gCihYado0PPKjNb7w8Ak4xI791mZHjmqHIdXKWwimA_Y6OIk_JIqT7cAy733lx7u_g3KTi8b5m_f2atPLDxQf/s640/blogger-image-1166507069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJ9dw8j7A__suopF7zx8mcJQ35g5j7mwSGb9laHp54tzwKdrE9qkXMr-gCihYado0PPKjNb7w8Ak4xI791mZHjmqHIdXKWwimA_Y6OIk_JIqT7cAy733lx7u_g3KTi8b5m_f2atPLDxQf/s640/blogger-image-1166507069.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; 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I have made new friends, learned about peruvian culture, and practiced my spanish. I have also tried new foods such as alpaca and guinea pig. I think that I'm improving as a leader and developing people skills. I am so grateful for this opportunity that has been given to me. Goodbye from Peru.<br />
SharersWorld Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-55056616829131482052012-06-20T18:18:00.001-07:002012-06-20T18:18:20.408-07:00Blog from LaurenBuenos dias de Peru!!<br />
Throughout my time in Peru I have continually been surprised by the vast culture changes. Whether its been the food, way they dress, or even where and how they live, I have found it hard to morph myself into the Peruvian lifestyle. Even as the group went to Patacancha (a weaving village high in the mountains) I found some of us so intrigued by the amount of work it took for the women to create the beautifully woven belts, placemats, hats, and even bracelets. <br />
As I finish up my stay with my wonderful homestay family and my delusional roomate Catherine, I look forward to my last couple of days in Ollantaytambo and living life to its fullest. I am so grateful to be able to come on this trip and even though it was hard to start living the Peruvian lifestyle I am glad I am here and having the time of my life. <br />
Adios de Peru!<br />
LaurenWorld Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-1601057119738681442012-06-20T15:22:00.001-07:002012-06-20T15:22:23.333-07:00Hello everyone, this is Vicki and Tai, your World Leadership instructors. We are having a wonderful time with your students and teachers. Thank you for sending them on this trip so we could get to know them. The kids are enthusiastic, curious, and hard working, which makes our job so much easier! Vicki's experience in Peru and Tai's in The Gambia have prepared us for the travel and risk management portions of the job, but nothing could prepare us for how great it has been to be with this Wardlaw group. If these folks are representative of your school community, you are lucky indeed. We are confident the students are well on the road to becoming responsible and compassionate global citizens, and nothing could make us happier. The only sad part is that the end has come way too fast. May our paths cross again soon!World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-43508901011059312172012-06-20T14:26:00.001-07:002012-06-20T14:26:18.323-07:00From Andy Webster:
A Morning's Tapestry
Our trip to Patacancha packed far more learning than into a half day than we teachers could have expected. The bus trip was the usual harrowing series of switchbacks as we ascended to this Quechua town, dazzled as ever by the scenery. Our guides were from Awa Maki, an NGO that organizes spinning and weaving cooperatives aimed at empowering women in the traditional culture of the area and at bringing their families the advantages of connection to the market economy without eroding the very traditions and customs that make them unique.
On the way to Patacancha, we had discussions of what "fair trade" means and how it differs from bare-knuckle capitalism. We discussed what a "cooperative" is and what advantages it has brought the women of Patacancha. We speculated about how these changes might be disruptive to a patriarchal society. Our guides talked about how local governments sometimes resisted the involvement of organizations dominated by foreigners, and what they were doing to train local women to become leaders in the organization. We even probed the memories of the students who had just completed 11th grade US History for the best example of the use of collectives in our history. After some head-scratching and wrong answers they correctly hit upon the Farmers Alliance movement of the 1880s and 1890s, which then spawned the Populist Party. Pretty good work for a morning bus ride.
At Patacancha, we arrived as many of the 44 weavers were placing their orders for supplies. The Awa Maki guides then spent about an hour informing us about the processes of spinning, dyeing, and weaving wool. They use sheep and alpaca wool. At some points, the local women demonstrated for us. I took extensive video to share with our third grade, where they do an interdisciplinary study of Guatemalan weaving in their language arts, Spanish, and arts classes. I will attempt to edit it and either post it here or put it in Dropbox, with access for students and parents.
After this thorough presentation from the guides, about 8 of the women spread their wares on blankets for our shopping pleasure.
Finally, we had a tour of a house belonging to one of the women. Actually it was something of a compound. One building contained a wood stove in one corner, with several pots nearby. This one had a chimney; most still do not. The lack of chimneys leads to smoky houses, which lead to lung disease. There was also a naked cfc lightbulb and a radio. All of these advances were made possible through involvement with the cooperative, which provides a reliable stream of trade and income. The building was
made of adobe bricks and a thatched roof. Another building housed bedrooms and a third provided a guest room and storage.
All in all, the visit provided a fascinating window into the lives of the weavers, the complexities of sustainable development, and the artisanal skills that can only be embedded by many years of daily practice. I made a ceramic bowl here in Ollanta that bears silent testament to that last fact, though I will cherish it for its imperfections if it survives the journey back to New Jersey.
Sent from my iPhoneWorld Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-74187875498397275732012-06-19T18:39:00.001-07:002012-06-19T18:39:50.809-07:00A visit with the Awamaki women - WOW!'Today we visited Awamaki, a textile co-op in Patacancha. Up, up, up we went again to approximately 13,000 ft but this time by bus. Although I am not so sure if it was easier by foot or by the 30 plus hairpin turns it took to get there!<br />
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The co-op covers four areas- spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting and they have 44 women they work with. The focus is on using sustainable tourism (low impact tourism) to help the women provide for their families as well as preserve part of the rich Andean culture. During our visit we did not interact with the town just the weavers as to not disrupt their daily life.<br />
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Both Stephanie and I met Victoria, the oldest woman in the co-op and you can see us each pictured with her.<br />
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Before Awamaki, The Andean women were occupied helping the men with traditional daily work so there was some deterioration in the Quechua weaving traditions. Awamaki has been able to bring that tradition back. A traditional weaving that may take about 2 weeks to make will sell for 100 soles all the while allowing the women to still keep up their household duties. Interestingly enough, the women are becoming the "bread winners" (talk about women's empowerment!) and they are also more opt to put the money they make back into the home. One of the changes due to the co-op is that many women have been able to provide a light bulb for their kitchens- the benefit is they can do more in their household after dark including more spinning and weaving when before the work day had to end with day light. <br />
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The pieces they make are full of symbolism. They tell stories of the Spanish conquistadors as well as Andean history. Each piece has a functional purpose and is not just a beautiful piece to hang on a wall.<br />
Girls begin learning to spin at age 6 or younger and by age 12 when they have mastered the spinning process they learn to weave. Spinning takes about 60% of the time to make a piece start to finish. Often the daughters are spinning all of the time because it is so time consuming. The weaving process is very complicated but what is just wonderful is how their patterns can often imitate those found in nature. The "V" criss-cross pattern water can make is one of the most common in their weavings. So much advanced planning must go into every pattern and it is a mathematical process. They don't count they just do it- it is such a learned process because they start with the simple patterns when they first learn and then over time it becomes so second hand (similar to walking and talking) that they can just throw in an alpaca or a condor here and there. It is just so incredible to watch the process unfold!<br />
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The weavings are made from variety of fiber with sheep and alpaca being the most common. Sheep fiber was originally brought from Spain and is a bit coarser than the alpaca. Goat fiber used for ropes is very coarse. <br />
Alpaca fiber is very soft and one of the most common fibers. Vicuña is the most prized fiber and softest fiber but they can only be sheared once every three years.<br />
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Natural dying has also been able to make a come back through the co-op despite the introduction of the synthetic fibers and colors. As a traditional technique there are many different shades that may come from one "recipe" so the co-op is working one trying to come up with a more precise process. But, where do the colors come from?<br />
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The Cochinilla beetle, found on the prickly cactus, can make up to 30 different colors - all shades of red. It takes 70,000 beetles to make one kilo of dye (FYI... When the use of synthetic dyes was outlawed by the US food industry, they used the beetle to make meats and strawberries more appealing - GROSS! And for all you red lipstick wearers, it is also used it to make some of different shades of red).<br />
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Kinsacucho plant has a fungus that grows on it and it is used to make teale and blue shades. Prior to this discovery, those colors were imported from Africa.<br />
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Yellow comes from a small little flower and can get everything from a mustard color to an almost neon shade.<br />
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Grey blue silver comes from the eucalyptus tree. <br />
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Whites, tans, grays, browns, and black are all natural alpaca shades that are never dyed. But, nuts and the ground shells are used for browns to black shades on the sheep fibers.<br />
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Also a second dip into the dye bath gives a lighter shade - red vs. pink<br />
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Health care for the Awamaki women comes from natural medicines and herbal teas. They are not so quick to see a doctor. They may start by asking their neighbors for advice, then visit the clinic new to their community, followed by a trip to Ollanta if necessary. Often a problem can go on for a year before someone would go to Cusco for what we consider proper health care.<br />
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Animals are more important for what they can provide vs the meat they can get from it. For example, cattle are more useful for working the fields vs. on the dinner table. Homes are made from adobe and they make benches right on the sides to provide seating. They leave all the extra food on the floor to feed the guinie pigs and then after a big party their will usually only be a male and female left. Fruits and vegetables can only be bought on Tuesday and Wednesday's and that will be what will last them for the week. They cook over an adobe based stove with wood on top. They truly use all that they have around them and use it to its best... It is really amazing to see how this community can not only survive but thrive on such simple means in comparison to all we have at our finger tips at home.<br />
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Until mañana!<br />
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Jim O'Halloran:
I wanted to add a few comments to our trip blog. I can't improve on the photos and excellent entries by our students and Tanda and Andy, but I will just say that this trip has been an unforgettable experience. It is like a continuous game of 'Can You Top This?' which Peru always wins. Two more thoughts come to mind.. First to our Dads at home: since I wasn't able to spend Father's Day with my own kids, I was proud to spend it with yours. Their spirit is infectious. We saw this on our recent trek and campout in the Andes. Even those with bum knees or bubbly stomachs pushed on through a challenging climb, carried their own day packs, and joined in a pretty raucous dinner conversation. They are fine traveling companions.
Second, even though we are still here, I find that I am already compiling a mental list of things I will never forget about Peru. At the top of this list is the community of Ollantaytambo - if I could find a way to get my family over here, I would consider staying. In addition to its overwhelming physical beauty, the people are very special. On the morning that we left for our big trek, our home stay mother made us a special breakfast (pineapple upside down cake, of all things) and presented Andy and me with Father's Day gifts (alpaca scarves). There is a coffee shop in town that Andy and I visit occasionally (i.e., every day), where we are greeted like old friends. Our country coordinator, Adela, is worth her weight in Incan gold; at any hour, she will appear at our elbows with information about the countless details she arranges for us and, more importantly, treats us with the warmth of a childhood friend. Her husband, Adolfo, has been our very informative guide at historical sites and also led us unerringly along nearly invisible trails thousands of feet high in the mountains. Our foreman Salvador became our caballero Salvador. Even the people of Ollanta who are not formally connected to the World Leadership School web have had an impact on us. As we travel through their community, almost every person we pass greets us with a friendly buenas tardes, and the faces of the incredibly cute children brighten when you call out "Ola - que. tal?"
I could go on, but I'm sure you have already gotten the idea from our blog. We miss you, and we will see you soon.
P.S. Sorry, no pix - I'm a terrible photographer, and you have been spoiled !World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-83353739241626874082012-06-18T19:38:00.001-07:002012-06-18T19:38:00.301-07:00Our trek adventure...Began yesterday morning bright and early. We all met outside the homestay I share with our WLS leaders Vicki and Tai packed and ready to go! After loading the pack horses with our overnight gear, and throwing our day packs over our shoulders we began our ascent to the campsite at 11,500ft. After about 4 hours, a few rest stops, and a healthy snack break we finally arrived at our campsite. We sat down to a wonderful lunch with <br />
the Pumamarca ruins looking down at us from just a bit further up the mountainside. Of course we could not stay away and just as the sun began to slip behind the ridge we began to climb the remaining terraces to the pre-Incan ruins. Our visit had to be quick because dark was coming quickly so we reluctantly made our way back to base camp and the need to layer up became very evident! Between a silly game of telephone and an around the table question of "what was your favorite childhood memory" we definitely bonded as a group. Before we realized it, we were snuggling into our tents trying to keep warm and looking forward to the morning sunshine. <br />
This morning after Armando's awesome pancakes, we broke camp and headed up the pass following the Incan trail up, down, up, up, and down into the valley across the White River. We ended up at a river side trout farm in the town of Pallata where we had another delicious meal prepared by our trek guides. Then it was off for our final leg of our hike, the valley road Into Ollanta... An absolutely fantastic and memorable 32 hour adventure!<br />
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Quote of the day-<br />
Andy had a little five year old girl asking him 21 questions. He turns to Vicki and asks, "How do I say in spanish-I am not balding, I'm just taller than my hair?" <br />
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Buenas Noches!<br />
I am headed up to a much warmer nights sleep!<br />
Miss T<br />
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<br /></div>World Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832030552411143034.post-27832212580725190642012-06-18T15:24:00.005-07:002012-06-18T15:24:55.704-07:00Blog by MaxSo we're camping out. In the Andes. In the middle of winter. The Peruvian experience has been amazing so far, so much so that there are very few adjectives that properly describe it. In the last day, we left the relative comfort of our homestay families to venture into the mountains. The trek was nothing less than spectacular, with breathtaking views at virtually every turn. As I looked out over the valley from 10,000+ feet, Kanye West lyrics came to my mind, "can we get much higher?" Unfortunately, for my aching knee, we could, but we were rewarded at the end with a fantastic view of the mountains and the Pumamarca Incan ruins at our campsite. At 4 o'clock, we went to explore the ruins and hear some fascinating stories from our guide Adolfo, and returned for a 2 hour dinner full of storytelling and some hardcore bonding. Afterwards, we went outside to be awed by the clearest and fullest night sky I had ever seen. We lay on the grass, gazing into the cosmos, struggling to grasp exactly where we were and what was happening. At 9, we slept, in preparation for our long hike down in the morning. - MaxWorld Leadership Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035284942323107335noreply@blogger.com2