moving on

so, i just had 5 days of site visit and they were interesting. i am located in Palpa, Ica which is in the deserts of ica. the community is in a valley located along two rivers - the rio grande being one. because of this is it a farming community and there are crops around the town. luckily this makes for a somewhat green location, but because every side has mountains there isn't wind...but the mountains are rather pretty! one is quite large and i was told it takes about 4 hours to hike up, so i am going to venture up it soon with another volunteer and see how long it really takes!

i will be living with two grandparents who are nice. they run a hostel, and i am excited to meet travelers coming through since palpa is a tourist trap from the ruines situated around there, the great food, and the nasca lines just 45 minutes south.

well, honestly i want to write more but there are sooo many things i have to get back to doing right now. i only have 3 days left in my neighborhood here in yanacota before leaving this saturday (after swearing in! big event!) to my community, so i am going to get some sleep and continue my packing tomorrow. the update though, is my mailing address. send stuff here:

Jess Smith
Cuerpo de Paz
Cailla #52
Serpost, Ica
Ica, Peru

if you do happen to send it to the first address, no worries, the office will forward them.

paz y amor...(sorry this was brief, more to come in a week when i am in my site.)