1) I have noticed in myself that as I think about packing, I am in summer-mode. But remember, it is WINTER there now. The only days where it will be summer like are the 4 days we hike in Cuzco, and even there the nights get cold. Nights can get down to below 40 and days in Lima are in the high 50's. A good break from the heat here.
2) I have JUST RECEIVED a notice that I am really glad I received so we were not blindsided. The info is this:
You need to BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS and SHEETS. So, pack your favorite 2 bath towels, some sheets and a pillow case for your bed (they are single beds, the regular twin size). ALSO, they HIGHLY recommend you bring a sleeping bag or (if you do not have one) a warm blanket. Best would be a warm sleeping bag; all I hear is just that the weather, esp at night, is really cold. Also, if you bring a sleeping bag, we won't have to rent one on the 2 days we are camping during the hike. You can, if you like, also bring a small pillow. They will have pillows, but you may want to have your own. I realize this will mean maybe bringing one more piece of luggage, and if need be, that is okay: the limit, though, is 2 pieces of luggage (see size restrictions on a post below) and a backpack.
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For years, colleges associated with the Congregation of Holy Cross have traveled to Lima, Peru to experience that ancient culture and the incredible work of the Priests, Brothers and Sisters there. Now, Holy Cross College has joined along. The trip to Peru is a 3 credit course that fulfills the International Experience requirement of the B.A. program.
About the trip
Our eyes of faith will see spectacular things. The Congregation of Holy Cross in Peru operates one of the largest parishes in the entire world — over 250,000 people! It serves several villages where the poor build higher and higher up, where others don't want to live. But Holy Cross is there.
Here are a couple pictures of the Peyton Center where we stay. Yes, it is very nice, definitely nicer than almost all accommodations in Peru and better than most places in the States as well! Students may feel even that it is too nice, but remember that we are there to serve, and so not having to worry about a clean, safe place to eat, shower and rest is a good thing. Also, fyi, the emergency contact where we stay is:
Fr. Bob Baker, CSC
Congregation of Holy Cross
Tel: 011-511-387-5329
011-511-387-4453
011-511-387-1472
robertob@telefonica.net.pe
Fr. Bob Baker, CSC
Congregation of Holy Cross
Tel: 011-511-387-5329
011-511-387-4453
011-511-387-1472
robertob@telefonica.net.pe
Also, Holy Cross runs a school for poor children that has become a model throughout South America. It is called Fe y Alegria (Faith and Joy). We will work at this school, helping to teach the kids and doing landscaping to beautify the campus.
Another ministry is for some of the many persons born with severe birth defects. We will help the speech and physical therapists, even as they travel to homes of the poorest of the poor who cannot afford the bus trip to the clinic.
Most of all, we travel to Peru simply to encounter the people of that beautiful land, to discover their joys and hopes, their griefs and anxieties. In so doing, we learn a lot about ourselves and the borders of our world inevitably expand.
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7 comments:
Seriously? Our own sheets? What size? I only have queen. I'm going to have to buy twin ones, huh?
No, if you do not have twin size sheets, I can bring some for you. Just let me know.
Great more things to add to the list of things to pack
Chris
If we bring a sleeping bag for camping/hiking, where will we put our luggage that carries it when we get to Cusco?
Abby
Sunscreen might also be useful for our trip to Cusco.
John Alter
Is there a list of what you recommend for the hike?
Mike
It is nice to know that we need all these things before we get there.
Steve
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