Report from Pisac

Following Fielding’s recommendation not to take the direct road to Pisac, I spent a good two hours winding through the Sacred Valley from one small town to another on March 19th, 2010. I critically scanned the view from the window looking for signs of devastation in the valley. Read More

On Mar 28 Posted in Peru - by kate

In Cusco

After 24 hours on the road and the air, I’m in Cusco! And it is sunny, thank goodness! I connected with  Roman and Fielding yesterday when they were in Cusco buying supplies and will be in touch again in a few days about a visit to Pisac. In the meantime, Lourdes Jibaja, director of the Kusi Kawsay School, sent the following message; for those of you who have sent donations, this is where the Pachamama’s Path funds will be directed. Thank you again for your generous support these past few weeks. Read More

On Mar 14 Posted in Peru - by kate

Letter from Taray 3/7/10

We are finally able to write all our dear friends, family and loved ones -

First of all we want to let you all know that we are fine. What an intense time this has been – we are still in a daze not able to digest what happened last Sunday night, February 28, 2010.

We know you are all so worried. We receive your thoughts and love and concern every moment of every day and that helps us keep moving forward. We know we are not alone.

The most important thing is that we are alive. Traumatized and heartbroken – but physically we are fine and so full of thanks for that. Read More

On Mar 07 Posted in Peru - by kate