{"id":2252,"date":"2011-09-27T12:17:16","date_gmt":"2011-09-27T17:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=2252"},"modified":"2014-04-07T07:16:19","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T12:16:19","slug":"senora-wendt-travelled-to-peru-over-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=2252","title":{"rendered":"Se\u00f1ora Wendt Travelled to Peru Over the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mrs. Wendt standing on top of the city Machu Picchu. Photo provided by: Mrs. Wendt<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

By Layne Holloway<\/em><\/div>\n

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Some may have heard that Se\u00f1ora Constancia Wendt took a little vacation this summer. For a flashback to summer, listen to what she has to say about her Peru getaway.
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\n\u201cI went to three places in Peru…,\u201dSe\u00f1ora Wendt explains. \u201cFirst I went to Lima, the capital. My first night there, I got to go to a wedding.\u201d She also goes on to explain that the second night she went to a show that had dancers that came far and wide from everywhere in the country. The show lasted for eight hours. <\/p>\n

Her second destination was to Machu Picchu. She accompanied friends that live there already. Se\u00f1ora Wendt said, \u201cI had been wanting to go there for ages, so I had a magnificent time. We toured the ruins and took a hike up Huaynapicchu, a mountain that is 8,920 feet high.\u201d When first laying eyes on one of the seven wonders of the world, she cried. She says when she first stepped in, she was so overwhelmed by the massive size. \u201cI have seen mountains before, even lived near them, but the mountains there are SO huge and magnificent that it made me realize just how awesome God\u2019s creations are,\u201d said Se\u00f1ora Wendt. Having been to Peru and not Machu Picchu she comments on how it was unlike anything she has experienced.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeaving for Peru was easy because I was so excited. It was hard leaving my kids behind, though. Coming back was difficult because I didn’t know when I would get to see my friends again. Also, I prefer the lifestyle in South America so it was hard coming back to the U.S. for that reason,\u201d said Se\u00f1ora Wendt. Being a mother it is natural to want to stay with her kids at all times, but she definitely does not regret the people she has met, the things she has learned, and the trip all together.<\/p>\n

The main reason for this trip was to learn afroperuvian dance. Having been around for years, Se\u00f1ora Wendt had great teachers who have taught her a thing or two. The dance is barefoot and percussion only. Not just sticking to the dance floor, Se\u00f1ora Wendt turned to the band and tried to learn the instruments. Being an amateur on the drums she did not advance far in the skill but did manage to prove herself in the dances. In the end, she was able to give a performance with the couple of dances she learned.<\/p>\n

With adventure flowing through her veins, Se\u00f1ora Wendt ventured to the unknown. When it comes to food Se\u00f1ora Wendt said, \u201cI tried a couple new foods that are unique to that area, like guinea pig and alpaca. Both tasted okay, but it was hard getting past the idea, so I just took one bite!\u201d<\/p>\n

Knowing English, Spanish, Portuguese and some sign language and being able to use at least one on her trip was a delight. Se\u00f1ora Wendt says, \u201cI have a passion for Portuguese, and on the plane I sat by a Brazilian couple and also on our tour bus, I sat with three Brazilian women. It was the first time I really got to use Portuguese in a real-life setting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dancing, trying new foods, and experiencing things with friends, as well as leaving the country alone might be a challenge, but Se\u00f1ora Wendt would encourage everyone to live life and experience the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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