Maras & Moray

Friday 8-15-2008
Today was amazing. First we went to Moray – an Incan Agricultural Experiment site. The place was fascinating. Alex really loved it. Here’s a link for more info. After lunch we went to Maras – Incan salt pans. Rachel loved this place – she collected some salt rocks to bring home. The Incans were scientific geniuses. (An aside – the bus trip up to the salt pans was frightening! We drove on the same roads of which many less safe tour groups just disappear over the edge – seriously! Thank you Mouse, for safety standards!)
We had a lot of fun with the tour group today. The kids are completely entertained. Alex is in a boy posse with a total of 4 guys. What do they do??? Play cards! Same games as at CCS. Rachel hangs out with Amanda, the only other little girl on the tour. It is actually really nice to have someone else (our tour guides) keep track of where the kids are. Last night they even entertained all the kids with dinner and a movie while the adults had dinner. I have learned a lot about the Disney tour philosophy today as well. They are very concerned with making sure the locals are taken care of. Our river raft guides were part of a local coop. Our hotel is ecologically responsible – even serving only organic and local food. After each of our meals, the extra food is given to the local kids for lunch. We have been able to see many things which we would not have seen if I myself arranged the trip. So, this whole thing is turning out great!

Lots more pictures here - Maras y Moray