Soy mas Peruano que la papa!

So it's now officially just 35 days until we fly to Peru. We are incredibly excited. Between now and then we will be posting interesting facts we have discovered about Peru, as well as some about ourselves. 

These are from Amy. 


Cuy (Guinea pig) is a traditional meat used in Peruvian meals, it is estimated that 65 million guinea pigs are consumed in the country each year.

The potato is originally from Peru, and there are over 3,000 different varieties. Proud Peruvians use the phrase “Soy mas Peruano que la papa” (I am more Peruvian than the potato).

There are 3 official languages in Peru: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara.

I'm really looking forwards to working with Peruvian guiding members and learning more about their culture and guiding traditions.

I love swimming and in the summer can often be found open water swimming early in the morning.

Introducing Alice!

Alice is our Photo and Film Coordinator from Norfolk County in Anglia. 

She is Norfolk County 4 (Peer Education) Coordinator and a Rainbow and Brownie Leader. Alice hopes to become more confident whilst training adults and to bring back fun games and songs for her units.

Introducing Jade!

Jade (on the right) is our team leader and from Bedfordshire County in Anglia.

Jade went to Sri Lanka in 2015 with GOLD. She is a Guide Leader and International Adviser for the County. Jade is looking forward to leading the trip, discovering new cultures and growing guiding around the world. 

Introducing Dawn!

Hello!

I’m Dawn Pavey and I’m from Wrexham in North Wales.  I’m a leader with a Guide unit in Wrexham and the Rep for Guides in Wrexham Guiding Division.

I try to organise a few events for girls in my unit and for other local units over the year, as well as coordinate our weekly meetings.  We like to do lots of different activities and over the last couple of months we’ve taken part in a football training session before watching the last Wrexham FC home match of the season, had an outdoor fun day to practice skills such as fire lighting and tent pitching, and had a visit from Wrexham’s Mayor, Barbara Roxburgh.

I’m already enjoying being part of Team Peru; making new friends, learning new games and sharing the whole process of GOLD as a team.  Things I’m looking forward to in Peru include learning about a different culture, keeping the team healthy (I’m the first aider) and trying new foods – Guinea pig is a delicacy!