Picasa Web Albums - Nina - XMAS 2009

Picasa Web Albums - Nina - XMAS 2009

XMAS at the Village

I waited until the last minute to post these as I wanted to have this year's photos and the "Chololatada" was just the other day. Once again it was a huge success and a good time was had by all. I think my crew and family enjoy it more than the kids at the village. It is so amazing to see how little it takes to make a child happy. These kids are so wonderful. This year, they have improved so very much and we are so proud of them. They now come to Julio and ask him for more homework. They love learning and their Mom's are very happy that they are getting this opportunity since most of them cannot read or write. They sure can weave though!

I know many of you ask me about hygiene in the communities. Please understand that this is a sensitive subject and has to be handled with great care. We are taking steps and this year they learned to brush their teeth. Our next project, when we get the $$, will be to make hooks for each child with their names on them. Then we will buy washcloths and little towels; the moms will embroider their kids names on them and we will teach them how to wash up a bit. We also hope to have moisturizing cream available (Leesa will be really happy about this), so they can learn to take care of their skin. It gets so burned from the wind in the high, cold altitudes.

I hope you enjoy these photos. Remember we always and shamelessly accept donations but love it even more when you come and visit and meet these special friends.

It takes so very little to make these kids happy and thanks to those of you who have already visited, participated, donated and smiled with us. We wish you the absolute best Holiday Season ever and great expectations for the coming year. I just know it is going to be so much better than ever before.

Nina and the gang at Ancient Summit – www.ancientsummit.com

Feliz Navidad from Our Village

We just had our annual Chocolatada at the village. I had to come back early but my family went and helped out as usual. For those of you who did not see the photos of last year, they are on the website so please help yourselves. This is a fun day and it feels good to be able to serve the kids and hand out small gifts. So far we have raised about $900.00 towards support for 2010. I am about to send out a notice with lots of photos so please let me know if you want to be included and send your email.

Affordable, Unique, Exclusive Visits to My Magical Peru

Okay, you have convinced me to put together small group offereings and here is the first.  Slowly figuring out how to get it posted here in all the social media.  As you know, I have always and only worked with private groups but these will be as intimate as possible and also allow for those of you who have wanted to travel with us, the opportunity at a reduced rate.  These visits will be limited to 8 maximum so still very intimate and a nice immersion visit to the magical southeastern part of Peru. 2010 Nina's Top Picks #1 to Magical Peru

Comments from my visitors

Seems that the folks who visit with us here in Peru write a lot better than I do so in the meantime here is a link to a blog that talks about us.  Is this an excuse for me not doing it
I guess so for now.  Enjoy!   http://trailsandtreasures.com/blog/2009/10/23/nina-fogelman-of-ancient-summit/

Well, it only took 4 years and here we are - Blogging!