Cusco Adventures

Hello All! Beau and I just arrived in Cusco, which will be our homebase for the next several days as we travel to Machu Picchu and the jungle. We are traveling to the Sacred Valley today to check out some ruins, then on to Machu Picchu. Internet access may be somewhat spotty, but we´ll do our best to fill you in on our adventures in the Andes.
Our thoughts have often been with the victims of the earthquake as we hear about the rising death toll. There seem to be many areas in Cusco that are taking donations to be sent down. From what we´ve heard, it´s been very difficult for rescue workers to get into the areas hardest hit because so many of the access roads have been damaged. But on the good side, it sounds like there has been a large influx of volunteers into Lima to assist with what they can. Unfortunately, with the limited time we have left here, we will not be among them.
It was pretty difficult to say goodbye to the families and clinic staff who we have been working with over this last month. They have definitely had a permanent effect on our lives and will be with us in our clinical practice from now on. We have lots of pictures and stories to share when we get back.
Love to everyone!
Deedra and Beau