It´s Thursday which means that all of the work we have done this week story writing, taking pictures, gathering sound and selecting the right images must come together to make our final digital story. Students and Bridges Mentors are working together and the atmosphere reflects the close relationships that we have built over the last week. The students are anxious to see the final product and so are the mentors.
My personal experience here has been extraordinary. I have enjoyed getting to know the school and more importantly, the students and teachers of Pukllasunchis School. There is a genuine warmth at this school and the commitment to educate a diverse student body and in so many different ways: socially, culturally, academically, is exciting to see.
The city of Cusco is built vertically and we spend much of our time on the streets walking up stairs, dodging the tiny taxi´s that must navigate the narrow streets. Much of the activity on the streets is commercial, with shops and street vendors selling their handicrafts. The people are very hospitable and the food is delicious, especially the soups.
I was very excited about the Bridges program and the philosophy that brings different types of people together with a common purpose, storytelling. It has been a powerful tool to get to know the students at Pukllasunchis school.
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