We have not been able to find internet until today.Many things have happened but I will not be able to post any photos until I find a better connection. Right now I am in an internet cafe with one computer, adobe walls  and a lamb walking around the room. The people here are very poor and walk or run to get anywhere. Our ride over from Ayuchucho was kind of wild going up to 12,000 feet on gravel roads with a driver that liked speed. We are staying at the convent here with four of the nuns who are treating us very well. Janice´s beading class is extremely popular and colorful since all the women come in traditional dress and hat and some walk for miles to attend. I am working with the sisters setting up computer programs to track the books in the library they have created for the people.

Today is election day that happens once every four years and the town is crowded with voters who have come from all over the surounding area mostly on foot and dressed in traditional ways. Many venders on the steet selling things they cook over open fire. Andrew Zimmer from the travel channel needs to try some of this. I do like the Alpaca roasted.
The military presence is obvious for the elections. Sodiers with machine guns are stationed around the polls.
We are here till Wed and then start making our way back to Lima. Until then we will enjoy this remote valley in the Andes surrounded by mountains.