Spent the last weekend shopping at the red craft market on Avenue de Sol and walking around Cusco. Had a last coffee on the terrace of the Roof Top Cafe overlooking Cusco and the surrounding mountains. On Sunday we went to the black market to buy watches and shoes for Ray.
Monday and Tuesday we tried to complete some of the construction work we have been involved in during our stay here. Ray is fretting about how the garden will fare, especially as every time he needs it the water is not running.
Wednesday was farewell Day.
It happens every month, but it still made me cry. There were lots of speaches - the Director (Head Master), Pip and the children - mostly Espanol. The children sang songs, accompanied by the Head Master on the guitar and this time they requested we dance with them.
We (the volunteers) sat on a bench in front of the assembly and the children presented us with cards and flowers then the whole school filed by and each child gave us a big hug. There is no end to their affection. The ones we have a special rapport with wanted special hugs and photos. My special favourites to name a few are Cynthis, Baylis, Erica, Rosemary, Maria, Yenny, Carlos, Christian, Sebastion and Marcelano.
Everyone was emotional on our last bus trip back down the hill with the children waving goodbye.
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