Testimonials - Paul Leandro
We spent four weeks at Tinkuy Peru in January 2010 and had the time of our lives. From the first moment we met Tino and his family they were so kind and welcoming and really made us feel at home during our stay. The house was very comfortable and we were always well fed and watered.
The weekend excursions were great too and we would recommend anyone to take up any of the trips offered. Our favourite was the bike ride through the nearby mountainside. However, the most wonderful of our experiences came when teaching at the school. The kids are absolutely charming. They are extremely fun loving and very keen to learn. Being greeted so enthusiastically by the children each time we entered the school will remain among our most treasured of memories.
Neither of us could speak a word of Spanish before we arrived and had had no experience of teaching. Hence working at the school was a big challenge for us, but we do not regret for one second our decision to stay at Tinkuy Peru. The children were very sympathetic and patient when we tried to explain things. However we did pick up the bits of language we needed very quickly and soon felt like we were able to teach the kids constructively. We just wish we could have stayed for longer.
We would recommend Tinkuy Peru to anyone who wishes to spend a very rewarding time volunteering in a typical Peruvian environment. The school is clearly having a very positive effect on the children’s lives and the nearby community as a whole. It just needs more volunteers to keep the good work going - so get yourselves signed up!
Paul & Louise Leandro
