Where did the year 2014 go???? Well, I lost mine in Quito, Ecuador J. Anyway it is now gone and the new, amazing 2015 is here! Before going more into 2015, I want to take a brief moment to look back of a really different year in my life. In June I moved to Lima, Perú. I cannot believe I have been here already 7 months and volunteering for 6 months. My volunteering period at La Casa de Panchita has been full of experiences; interesting, frustrating, happy but most of all I think I have learned a lot about myself, I have had a chance to create wonderful friendships, which I hope will last through a lifetime. I have met so many new people, I am not sure I’ve ever met this many people in a very short time. Lima has shown me different faces: grey, sunny, sad, funny and much more that has been really hard to describe in words. (My excuse for writing so seldom in my blog!) 

My volunteering period is almost over. I still have a few reports to write and one more Sunday of English and computer classes. It has been agreed that my last day at La Casa de Panchita is January 14^th, 2015. Muchas gracias a todos mis amigas y amigos en LCP ©.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank you all who have donated and supported La Casa de Panchita! If you still haven't, it's not too late - our work will continue and you can continue to donate. 

From mid-January I will take a small break and explore Perú, Bolivia and Chile with my lovely friend from Paris. I am sure it will be a wonderful adventure!

When I will arrive back to Lima early February the next chapter of my life will begin. I am starting my work with Alternative Peru organising trips in Lima for tourists to get to know a different side of Lima than just the main tourist sites. We are concentrating on sustainable tourism and are planning trips together with different NGO’s and communities. At the moment we are also have a community stay in Huaraz. Take a look at our trips at Alternative Peru and if you have any question, feel free to send me your questions! We are planning a lot more trips, so you will be hearing a lot more from me J. I am more than happy to help you plan your amazing holiday in Perú!

I am going back to Finland for a short while but returning to Lima by end of April! I cannot wait for this new chapter in my life to begin, but still enjoying the last days of my volunteering.

Hopefully I am able to see as many of my Finnish friends as possible in May and April, but if not, you just need to come and visit me to Perú J!!!!

May all your dreams come true in year 2015! Remember also to help those who might not even have the energy to wish for a better year. You never know where it will lead you!