The next day of our homestay fell on one of Raqchi's three festivals of the year. Sunday was a big celebration in honor of one of Raqchis Patron Saints. We woke up, had breakfast and headed into town where he festivities had already begun. The dancers danced their way onto the chapel and we plowed close behind. The Catholic mass was in Quechua, te local language, so I didn't understand a work, but it ran pretty similar to church services at home. Same order and e...

We have spent the last three days in a very cool town called Raqchi. Raqchi is a small rural town, known for its ceramics, next to another sacred Inca site. There is a small tourism coop made up of 13 local families that welcome travelers into their homes to experience all that the town has to offer. As we stepped off the bus, all 13 women, wearing their traditional dress, were there to greet us. Talk about a welcome! Each one gave us a hug, kiss, welcomed us and...