Trip to Quechua Village

Here is a somewhat modified announcement Kristine sent out about her trip:

"This past August the Huallaga Quechua Bible was dedicated at a gathering of more than 3,000 people. Having the Bible in their language has sparked an interest among the people to learn to read. There are some adult literacy teachers in the community, but they are only minimally trained and have asked for help. In response to their request, next week our literacy class is going on a week-long mission’s trip to the Huallaga community where the students will put into practice what they have learned this semester by training the Quechua teachers. We will go by bus from the coast over the Andes mountain peaks to the city of Huanuco where the course will be held."


Here are some pictures of Kristine's journey:

A young Quechua girl herding sheep along the road.

Kristine poses with some Quechua women who are weaving a poncho.

Kristine is sitting with some students in the smokey kitchen house easting a treat served to all honored guests - fermented potatoes.

Cuys (Guinea pigs) plus a cat live in the kitchen. One or more of these cuys were served for lunch the next day.

Kristine poses with her colleague Diana Weber.

Kristine poses with one of the Quechua literacy teachers that they came to help.

The CILTA students and Quechua literacy teachers show off their certificates.

Kristine had a rough time with altitude sickness as they went over the Andes mountains on the way to Huanuco. She had problems with bug bites in Huanuco. But she had a great time with no trouble in the village. She didn't even get sick when she ate the fermented potatoes. Thank you to all who prayed for her.