Today was a great day. Our hosts took us to some amazing places and we had the chance to see things I could never have imagined.
We went to the town of San Pedro and had a chance to tour the local archeological museum and learn about the history and the culture of the area. They had just recently removed some of the mummified remains that had been on display here to be more respectful to the discendants. It was very cool to learn about the culture and the history of the area.
We then had a traditional lunch on one of the local restaurants and were off to see another very unique thing. An ancient town that had been abandoned and swallowed by the desert. It is currently being excavated and so were were able to see some of the buildings as they were unearthed.
Once that was finished we had a chance to see more of San Pedro and do some shopping (A special thanks to our student volunteers, Natalie and Jose. They have been babysitting me as I attempt to speak Spanish and learn more about the country. They are truly Rock Stars!). There was something for everyone (and yes Angie and Nathan, I picked up several things for you). The shops were cool and the items were amazing. They were all handmade and the craftsman were, in many cases, right there!
Finally we went to ¨The Valley of the Moon¨. As my Team Member, Cyn Boulton (Hello to Chris and Lara. Much love is coming your way from Calama). The area is incredible. As the sun comes down and hits the salt in the rock it is a sea of color. As Cyn said, it is amazing and was everything we were told and more. It is like you have been taken from the Earth and transported to another planet. In fact, NASA has used the are for training for moon landings.
Thanks for reading and thanks to everyone back at home and in the CSC. To my Target and CSC friends participating in the Recycle Challenge... keep up the good work as you really are a huge part of it all. Without quality glasses here, nothing can happen. Thanks for taking part.
5 comments:
Tim... Thanks for the updates. The area looks so amazing - we're really enjoying your words, as well as the photos. Miss you much! Love, Angie & Nate
Dear team,
we are following your mission from Milan and it sounds a really great experience for you all.
I envy you very much! (but not for the cold showers..)
Dear "boss" Anna, I am looking forward for your return and talking to you again (don't worry, I am doing my homeworks and everything is under control!)
Tim, keep updating us. Your blog is great!
Ciao!
Paola
Milan, Italy
Tim, Glad all of you have an opportunity to be "tourists" for a while. It is a very well deserved break. We are so glad to hear from you and know how much all of you are enjoying your exerience. Team Chili, you are the best!!! Love, Mom & Dad
Tim & 2008 Gift of Sight team- forgot my daughter Christy had left me this blog. Wonderful to read and share in the exciting work you are all doing. Thought Christy had a typo in her email when she said "over 2000 patients each day", but your blog confirms that. God keep you all out of harms way, stay healthy and safe travels back home.
Audrey Mushtaler
ps......CHRISTY- Miss Ya and LYM
Tim:
it's amazing what you wrote and im really happy you enjoyied it (i dont even know if i wrote it right lol)
with jose we were more than babysitting you, it was more like taking care of a good friend because we really enjoyied it and we didn't have to yell for anything, you are such a great guy.
i'll miss u
Natalie
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