A Day on a Farm

The typical bread and jam started both of our days, and then we all assembled at Awani Wasi to start our journey. Awani Wasi is an NGO that helps local people learn how to keep their bodies healthy. Our journey started by riding a bus for an hour. After our arrival, we entered a small building in Tastyoc, isolated from the urban cities. We met the president of the town and received a stunning flower called Corn of Gold. After this, we boarded the bus for a short ride to Beatris' house. Beatris is a community member of Tastyoc, who taught us how to carry an injured person (down the mountain). She taught us how to carry a person with limited materials, such as using only a rope. 

Later that day, our lungs and legs started to tire out as we climbed up to a tiny farm. Beatris, showed us vegetables, like potatoes, that grew there. We used a pick-ax to dig up potatoes that were hidden in the soil or stuck to the plant. We walked back to the small building, ate lunch, and listened to Mr Janda's stories. Lisa, our guide, told us about how she was once a shy person but has become a traveler, exploring many countries. 

After this, some of the weaver women from the community, set out some of their items for us to buy. We then returned to Ollantaytambo plaza. 

By: Ethan and Hemansch