Election results, pictures

Ollanta has won the new presidency; there really hasn't been too huge of a reaction, just a few small rally-type things. There are plenty of military and police officers patrolling the streets though, to maintain the peace maybe? I'm not sure, but it definitely doesn't seem necessary. A lot of my friends/family here that voted for him did so just because they thought he was the better of two bad options. Probably who I would have voted for, too. It will be interesting to see if all his promises come through (doubt it).

Had a great day today; hiking a little bit, hanging out with my host brother and then with one of my students and her cousin, big festival in Urubamba coming up this weekend, hiking to Macchu Picchu the week after...life's good. Can't believe it's been almost 4 weeks

Throwing up some pictures, credits to David Chou

Primary mode of transportation (besides walking) - Moto

Some pictures of the market

Hike to the Chicón glacier (15000 ft) - Super hard but worth it

A local told us it has receded 100m in the past 50 years. Also we have had rain twice since I've been here, which is almost unheard of during the dry season. Climate changes are a lot more obvious and intense here - especially when it comes to melting glaciers, because the glaciers determine the water flow that the locals depend on. 

 

The school where I teach