Hope in the Andes
We had an early start today. We were up at 5.00am and heading for the airport at 6.00am. Here is a picture of Paul Clark and myself boarding the 18 seater plane. Here is an interesting thing: you can take 18 up to Hoarsz in the Andes but only 14 people can come back. So Willie Gregor and Gavin are heading down the steep mountain pass on the service bus tonight.
We have had a most eventful day. Coping with the altitude affects people in different ways. People can feel dizzy or even drowsy breathless and headachey. These are the symptoms that some have been feeling today. Fortunately todate I'm holding together. It was great to hear that the school at Kusi now has 100 children in attendance. Now is their summer holidays but parents and children all turned out to welcome us. Here are some of the pictures.
However this is a stunning place it is just a couple of miles from Yunguy the town that was devastated by an earthquake in 1973 and I believe over 70,000 people lost their lives. It is so moving to meet Carmen one of these survivors now helping to plan and co-ordinate the building of the little village. Just I believe means happiness and it sure was a happy place today. Have a look at the progress.
Got me thinking Jesus took his disciples up to a mountainous place to help them reflective about their lives. Today we had 18 people challenged to reflect on the contribution their lives can make in our world. The scenery is literally breathtaking. The children such a blessing. As usual everone has gone to bed. I'll sign off with the sound of the pan pipes in my ears and pray that Willie and the boys are safe as they travel the 10 hour trip back to Lima. We're up bright and early heading out for the airport at 8.00pm.
Posted By: Mike On: 23 Jan 2008 At: 7:52pm
Just from the few pictures, it is amazing to see the progress made in Kusi since we were there in 2005.Knowing the area, I was wondering where you found a flat bit to land the plane !!!