Fotos de una Aventura

After nearly 24 hours of travelling, we finally made it back to New York yesterday morning at 8:35 am. The flights and layovers were long, but gave us all some time to reflect on the trip. From our first breathtaking views of the Andes and Cusco, to the first giggles from the madres and hijos, to the final sad goodbyes, we all have grown from our experiences - and we hope the Casa has gotten at least as much from our visit as we have (although we have a sneaking feeling that we're the ones who have benefitted the most, but more on that later).

Now that we're back to the U.S. and a faster internet connection, we wanted to share some photos of the experience (as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words) - enjoy!

Pre-departure at La Guardia.

Our view of Cusco from the hostel's balcony.

Flags of Cusco and Peru flying in Plaza de Armas, Cusco.

Main Catholic church in Cusco, in Plaza de Armas.

Raquel, the Casa's director, and Fisco, the Casa's dog.

Why does is seem like they're ALWAYS eating??

ProGo and Justin!

Making lunch.

Learning about the Casa.

Bridget and Carlos.

Katie and una madre (who's 14).

Marcia and las gemelas (the twins).

After sanding and priming, we painted the outside wall of the Casa a royal purple.

The devil's in the details (trust us).

Finally moving on the las angelitas (ten total - one for every year the Casa's been operating).

Chris F. with Mark and Anderson at Aguas Caillentes.

Pilar and her son Mateo (she's one of the Casa's first success stories and is now the assistant director).

Machu Picchu.

The madres and us outside the Casa, in front of the finished wall!

Mothers, kids, and us on the last day at the Casa :(