I am currently in Puno, in Southern Peru. Me, 4 other volunteers and 3 Peruvians (2 of which who work for ProWorld) left Urubamba last night for Cusco where we took an overnight bus to Puno. Puno´s main attraction is Lake Titicaca. Early this morning we got in, ate breakfast, and then went out on the lake for a boat tour. Our tour was of Uros, which is a set of 70 or so floating islands (look it up, its pretty cool). It was sooo pretty and we got out on a couple of the islands to eat lunch and hear the locals talk about their islands.
Right now Im in the bus terminal waiting to take another bus to Arequipa, a city on the coast. Tomorrow morning from Arequipa we are taking a bus to Colca Canyon, where we are going to go ziplining!!
I didnt mention this trip before because I wasnt sure I was going to go. 2 of the other volunteers and Rosa, our Peruvian friend, basically planned the whole thing and invited me. I really wanted to see Lake Titicaca and I thought I would come along. Also, Urubamba is DEAD on the weekends, and with Ashley gone I figured I would be lonely at home.
Prayer requests:
-Im spending obviously a lot of time with the same people this weekend, and I want them to somehow see Jesus in me and that God would draw them to Himself.
-Im feeling worn out, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. In fact, just writing that is making me tired, and I dont know what else to say about it. I guess just pray that I have stamina for these next 2 weeks...
Thanks for reading and praying. Ciao!
Emily
I will be praying!!! I was thinking today how I can't wait for you to come home so we can tell all of our stories! I'm glad you got to go see sight seeing this weekend. How fun! You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I am enjoying reading your blog updates. It seems that Peru has certainly matched whatever expectations you had of it. You seem to be enjoying the country very much. But, of course, I am praying for your witness as well! Thanks for praying for me! I am doing the same for you.
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteHappy July 4th! I am so glad you are taking full advantage of your time in Peru. I can't wait to see all the pictures. I am not sure if we are going to fireworks tonight, we might. I guess you are reading Dad's blog from the Philippines. The Lee's are truly all over the world and I am glad God is with us all. Stay strong my dear Emily! I am praying for you! Mom