The following post features student writing. Today, we were not ready to wake up—the fatigue caught up to the group, making it a slow morning. After breakfast, we went straight to the worksite to continue the project. We split into three groups to progress efficiently….
The following post features student writing. We started off the day with a trip to a local artisan who carves intricate pictures into gourds. While there, we had the opportunity to learn how to do this as well as try our hand at it. The…
The following post features student writing. Cooperating to create a school Open minded people Loving and caring community Learning new culture and language Observing the stars Together we climb mountains Alin kucca shanki? (Hi, how are you doing?) Risk taking Outside the comfort zone –…
The following post features student writing. Today we all split into groups and worked collaboratively to build some form of an extension to the school. The feeling of helping a community and being a part of something so amazing is so rewarding. I have never…
After hours of flying and navigating customs lines, baggage claim crowds, and security check points, the Putney warriors finally arrived in Cusco. The group began the last leg of their journey through the city streets of Cusco, up the winding roads that passed ancient Inca…
We’ve received word from the leaders that the group has arrived in Peru.
¡Saludos! After a combined travel time of 52 hours traveling from both Laos and D.C., we arrived at the Putney Barn ready to dive into the trip logistics of our community service trip to Collaraqui, Peru (and ready also to dive into the still-chilly Vermont…
Welcome to Putney! This blog is where friends and family can follow along on the group’s adventures through periodic updates, photos, and stories from our leaders and students in the field. While we hope for a blog update once or twice each week, internet access is often…