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Since I didn't have to work today, we were able to sleep in, not waking up until 9 o'clock. We ate breakfast with the entire family. The early childhood educator in me made an appearance as we made owls out of paper plates, foam pieces, and googly eyes. The kids were very engaged and made two owls each. - P4301846
Making paper plate owls with the kids - P4301848
Making paper plate owls with the kids - P4301850
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Then one of Antonio's bands came over to practice. This was more dance music (cumbia), as opposed to the traditional Andean music of Chasqui Ñan. This band was primarily made up of young men whom Antonio is mentoring. Antonio has had problems with his back lately, so he has had to let up on physical labor and has thus been able to focus more on his music. Aida even sang with the band. It was great to have a private concert. - P4301875
Aida sings with the band - P4301884
Aida with baby Peluchin - P4301899
Antonio plays saxophone with the band - P4301902
Max - P4301903
Aida washing laundry - P4301905
After lunch, we took a bus to Quiroga and then changed buses to go to Otavalo to buy some furniture for the casita. We have been living out of duffel bags and Rubbermaid containers, and decided that it was time to buy a wardrobe. Antonio, Rosa, Sisa, and Yupanqui went with us. There are many furniture shops on the same street in Otavalo. We browsed in a few to find one that will fit well in the casita and eventually in our new room on the second floor of the main house. - P4301910
This one is for my friend Alice! - P4301912
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Vista para Todos, who provided Tayanta's strabisum surgery