Heading out for the trek

Two days ago the group was able to finish up the plastering an paint
over it as well. Also we finished the school entrance sign and part of
the children's mural.

Yesterday we took a little break for a festival in Ollantaytambo. The
children of  the ciyt and the surrounding Andean villages along with
some actors put on a play about the founding of the city and how it
got its name. After the play, which was two hours, we went to the
market and got fried trout and popped corn for lunch. As we were
leaving the city we saw lots of dancing and lots of foreigners there
for the festivities.

Last night we had a ceremony were a shaman came in and we had a very
spiritual experience. After he had put all of the ingredients on a
paper sheet, with our help and explaining the meaning of each key
competent he put it in the fire and sent good vibes to the Apu
spirits.

This morning we are headed out for an eight hour hike to the hot
springs and will be camping overnight in the mountains.  We will check
in as soon as possible! (probably Sunday night.)

-Sarah Crowe