Olympiada

Last weekend, no, two weekends ago, I was invited by some 5th year medical students (they have six years here after HS) to attend their end of year camping trip. Since it is winter, it was going to be in a camp with cabins.

While it is impossible to describe the experience in detail without forgoing other equally valuable experiences, I wanted to share the essence of spirit that I understood.

A powerful generosity, willingness to share, patience to listen, and sense of community as this group of students so fluidly accepted me into their midst.

1600 they finished their exams for the semester, and we piled onto the minibuses (traficos)

1730 arrival

1830 tea

1930 fire

2030 icebreaker games

2130 wine and fernet

2230 start cooking asado

2330 dinner

0030 some students have a rock band

0230 hook up computer to start playing dance music

0500 I fold and go to bed while most continue dancing

1100 up and breakfast

1200 mountain hike

1700 parting words

what a weekend