And my final site placement is...

Huamachuco, La Libertad! Read more here: Huamachuco, La Libertad

Wow wow wowwwwwww.

Quick note about Field Based Training (FBT) It went well. We did charlas just about every day, did a LOT of traveling, witnessed a road-blocking pueblo strike where police had to throw tear gas and use rubber bullets to get protestors to back down. I had the opportunity to teach an English class, and am starting to see my teaching style show. I got a lot of ideas on what I can do in my final site.

 

I kept thinking I was going to Ancash, and after FBT I was digging it A LOT! Monday after chats, from subtle hints, I found out I wasn't going there at all, and I kinda freaked out. I think what happened is that I didn't know what I wanted. I thought I wanted Ancash and therefore I put this "title" on what my final site was going to be (little did I know). I held onto this as if it were the only thing that was going to make my time in Peace Corps successful. Let's just say Monday was kinda rough. I was realizing that I had to let go of this notion I had created (an unfair prejudice I might add), and it was tough coming to terms with that.  In the following days, however, I was glad I had that opportunity and in the end, I got exactly what I wanted (and never knew). I was excited to go somewhere that I had never been before.

 

 

 

 

Reading about my site and what its needs are, etc., I am feeling good great AWESOME. (Shout out to Sarah on that one). Things are falling into place and now, I have a SITE, a HOST FAMILY, a SITE MATE, a place that belongs to me and will be my home for the next two years.

 

I'm about 5 hours from my capital city so unfortunately, I'll only be going there about once a month. That's when I can get my mail, and soon I hope to be getting that set up.

 

 

 

About everything, I have to be honest, I couldn't be more happier... even if my English grammar is starting to slip. :-)

 

 

 

2 Second 2 Cents

Hey guys,

Here's my second album on facebook with my Peru pictures. Photos!

 

 

 

We have been doing some practicum teachings in schools... getting more and more comfortable with last minute adjustments (welcome to Peru).

 

I have redefined how I view "effectiveness," as it means something totally different here in Peru.

 

Washing clothes by hands is something I really enjoy. The hour and a half "chore" brings me great joy on the weekends.

 

Tomorrow, we find out our final site region: sierra (highlands/cold(er)) or the coast. I'm hoping for the sierra.

 

We have field base training July 14-21st, and that is dependent on if we get coast or sierra. Coasters go to various sites within La Libertad,  and the sierrans (I'm just making up words here) go to Ancash. Secretly, I would like Ancash as a final placement site. Thumbs up!

 

 

July 4th we had a Olympic day at the training center, and then we had delicious hamburgers at the director's house in Lima. A. Maze.Ing.

 

 

 

I've decided to do a cool video project. Each day, I'll take 32seconds of video and after a month, or whatever time period I decide, I'll compile it with music. Sounded cool... here's a friend's sample: 2 seconds per day

 

 

Letters and packages less than one pound can be sent to

 

Cuerpo de Paz - Peru

Cheyenne B. PCT

Calle Los Cedros 447

Chaclacayo, Lima 8

Peru, South America

 

Packages greater than one pound can be as well, but it should NEVER be sent priority mail. Better just wrap it in a brown paper bag and write things like "Dios Te Bendiga" (God Bless You) on it. Also, on the customs forms, NEVER say its worth over $100 even if it is. Lastly, list articles within the package as normal boring stuff (notebooks, thread, etc.) This throws off customs officials who might try and steal the goodies.

 

Love!

 

Cheyenne