Author: morgan
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What a week it has been! Things have definitely picked up speed. On Monday, I started volunteering. I volunteer from 8-12 at a government-run health center that serves an average of 50 patients per day. This week, I have been assisting in the lab; checking patients in, collecting blood and urine samples, completing paperwork, and…
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Wow. So far I have been absolutely blown away by Cusco’s beauty, the kindness of its people, and the simplicity of the lifestyle. Cusco is filled with Incan architecture, art, and history. Everywhere you turn there is a museum, cathedral, local artist, or street art. When you drive just minutes outside the city, you encounter…
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I have officially arrived in Cusco! Woo!! I spent last night in a hotel in Lima and flew into Cusco this morning. I was a little nervous as it was my first time traveling solo, but everything went smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my accommodations through the volunteer program are a…
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Well here it is… My first blog post, yippee! The trip is off to a strong start – My (Morgan)’s flight was canceled on Saturday due to Hurricane Ian. We lost power for about 12 hours and have had some lovely drizzle here in North Carolina, but otherwise everything has been okay. Now, the trip…
