Winter in Arequipa

Even though it has been quite nippy at night,

for the past month or so, this week we saw

our first real "winter storm" here in Arequipa.

Instead of the normal blue skies, clouds covered

the surrounding mountains, followed by snow!

Here in town, the streets are still dry, but the

views of the higher elevations are spectacular!

Chachani is beautiful covered in snow
viewed from the older kid's orphanage,
and El Misti below is an awesome sight!

INDEPENDENCE DAY IN PERU!

Flags were EVERYWHERE this week as

Peruvians celebrated their independence
July 28th and 29th!