Today was my last day at the school, we played games and decorated pre-bought cupcakes with sprinkles and other candies. I was sad to leave them, but that´s the way it goes around here; high turnover means volunteers come and go, over and over. I did give Paloma´s mother a framed pic of her and all three of her girls. I received numerous besitos (kisses on the cheek) from the kids as I explained I wouldn´t be back next week. Four other long-term volunteers are also leaving this weekend, so props to all the newbies!
I also said goodbye to the wonderful church I´ve been attending, Bola de Nieve (boladeneve.com). It´s a church targeted at youth, but a number of adults make up the congregation, too. They were all very welcoming to me from day one, and I wish them the best as they continue sharing Christ with their neighbors in Arequipa. They gave me a pot holder as a goodbye present. Kind of quirky, but I´m sure I´ll use it plenty. =) Major lesson learned: every week is Holy Week (since Semana Santa only comes once a year, before Easter, they want to encourage people to live each week as a holy week). And I adored the pastor, super friendly and could play the guitar and sing. Doesn´t get much better than that.
Finally, went out to eat at Crepísimo tonight with all the volunteers and our administration leader, Brenda, and the cute Spanish teacher, Adolfo. Plenty of tasty crepes, I had one with strawberry ice cream. Then I beat Adolfo twice at ´damas,´aka checkers. Now off to Lake Titicaca!
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