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July 19th, 2010 - 11:03 am § in Around Town, Culture, In the Field, Peru, Volunteer

Money Matters: An Awkward Request from Students

On Thursday, my co-worker and I received an uncomfortable petition from the graduating class at our rural school, Pacca. We had just finished sports class and were ready to jump into a mototaxi headed for town, when a teacher called us back. “Are you in a rush? The fifth graders have something the[...]

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July 8th, 2010 - 10:07 am § in Around Town, Chile, Culture, Day in the Life, Volunteer

The Lost Boys of Santiago

The street performers board the bus. Smiling broadly, they greet the passengers, thank them for their time, and begin the routine. People grumble and look on warily, digging in their pockets for monedas, and at the end they resignedly fork over a big coin or a small one, depending on the originalit[...]

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