By Jamie F., Guestblogger from Cusco, Peru SALUD program
So having returned from Machu Picchu we all realized our time
here was really coming to a close which is really quite frightening. But
nonetheless MP seemed to refresh us and maybe we did get some of that supposed
positive energy. When we were in MP the guide told us that we should rub our
hands together and ask for happiness for ourselves and our families and put our
hands out to feel the energy of the large rock on top of MP. I don’t know if it
was just the sensational feeling of being in MP or the fact that it was hot out
and we put our hands close to a large hot rock but either way we tried it to
see what would happen.
One of the great things about going on trips with the school is
that they pretty much had everything included for us. All the guides and the
food were included and the food was actually pretty good. Even when we went to
Puno all the main food meals were included which was really nice. I know some
people don’t like to go through the school because they supposedly make
commission, which I wouldn’t be surprised if they did make a little, but
for the most part all the trips have been pretty cheap and have gone pretty
smoothly. They have a person that exclusively organizes trips and checks
in with us before the trip and afterward to see how everything was. And in MP
we honestly couldn’t have asked for much more at the hostel, which was really
more like a hotel than a hostel, with private clean bathrooms. Allow there were
definitely some mosquitoes that got in and ate me and some mold they were breakfast
and a box lunch that lasted us for more than just lunch. Plus the hostel held
our bags for us for free while we were in MP, which was really great. You can
also check your stuff up at MP for about 5 soles, which is definitely worth it
because all you need is some water and a camera and just a little more than
that if you do Wayna Picchu.
Overall though, I’ve been pretty happy with the school. There are
definitely some things that could go a little smoother, like things changing
last minute without us knowing. But the staff is extremely helpful and
really nice. The school has a great location close to the main Plaza de Armas
and San Blas and from my house it’s about a 25 min walk which isn’t really a
bad walk. Some of my friends take taxis to and from school most days but I
enjoy the walk and the fresh air as long as there isn’t too much smog and I am
not carrying anything too heavy. But taxis are almost always very easy to get
whenever and wherever you want and so cheap too!
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