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Father's Day Weekend

We're on our way back to the train station from Machu Picchu and I am so happy that I've gotten to enjoy a well deserved couple of days off as well as seeing the kids enjoy themselves in Cuzco so much when I get am email from the school administration that a kid in pre-kinder has passed away. No name, no explanation, just a note saying that they have rallied all the counseling support they can to deal with this thing on Monday morning when the kids go back to school. First thing I wonder is if the kid was in my kid's classroom, were they friends? How will they explain this to my kid, how will I explain this to my kid? Will all the kids react as if it was a non-event or will their little worlds be shattered? Obviously this is nothing compared to Newton but I find myself at a loss here too, not understanding how God can let something so tragic and sad happen. It's Father's Day tomorrow and I feel so horrible for the parents of this kid, what they must be going throu

10 things to know before visiting Peru

Not much time to write things are still crazy at work (at this point I don't think they will ever NOT be crazy).  But I wanted to share this great article my Dad sent me on traveling to Peru.   10 things to know before visiting Peru Shortly afterwards the same day my dad sent me this other link and he said he watched the show and it was really interesting, especially when it comes to places and things to eat! Anthony Bourdain Parts Uknown Episode 7 The same day the episode came out we had walked by Amaz and wondered about it but chose Papachos instead since we were craving some nachos and burgers (amazing!).  But next time we´ll have to give Amaz a try.