Hello people, I was just in Peru with the National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge Expedition. It was such an honor to be with the kids who won! Thousands of kids entered this contest and only 15 got a chance to go. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't enter. All the kids that won never thought they would be picked, so you should try it next year ... plus, it's really fun.
We met up with the group when they were flying from Lima to Cusco, where we all spent time together in the Sacred Valley. One of the days we were there, all of the kids participated in a "treasure hunt" with a group of local people who live in the highlands of Peru (we were at 14,000 feet!). Our first competition was hair braiding, since this is a popular traditional hairstyle in Peru. Our team did not do so well. The second competition was textile weaving. I learned how to how to do it from a local woman, but I wasn't so good at that either. I got to keep the bracelet I made though, which was a really cool souvenir from our trip.
We also had an event where we used slingshots to shoot at balloons and hats that were strung up in some trees. It was hard but really fun. One of the kids, Dewey, was really good at it. He shoots beebee guns at home, so maybe that's why he was so good.
We met up with the group when they were flying from Lima to Cusco, where we all spent time together in the Sacred Valley. One of the days we were there, all of the kids participated in a "treasure hunt" with a group of local people who live in the highlands of Peru (we were at 14,000 feet!). Our first competition was hair braiding, since this is a popular traditional hairstyle in Peru. Our team did not do so well. The second competition was textile weaving. I learned how to how to do it from a local woman, but I wasn't so good at that either. I got to keep the bracelet I made though, which was a really cool souvenir from our trip.
We also had an event where we used slingshots to shoot at balloons and hats that were strung up in some trees. It was hard but really fun. One of the kids, Dewey, was really good at it. He shoots beebee guns at home, so maybe that's why he was so good.
The last, but not least event was learning a traditional Peruvian dance
that our group performed in local costumes. It was not easy but we were
still having the time of our lives dancing and making fools of
ourselves. I'm sure the locals thought it was funny. Over all, it was a
really great day.
The expedition, as you might have read about in their blogs, also went to one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World": Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is really a special place. I think it is really amazing that after the Incas left, people forgot about this incredible place when it was abandoned. When it was discovered in 1916, it was overgrown by the surrounding jungle.
Machu
Picchu is not what the city was really called when the Incas lived
there. No one knows what the name really was. Machu Picchu got its name
from the mountain next to it. It is made out of white granite, which is
believed to make energy. Our guide put a laser light on it and the
light got brighter and became more steady. That was really cool!
I've loved Peru so far and I hope you can go there sometime too.
The expedition, as you might have read about in their blogs, also went to one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World": Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is really a special place. I think it is really amazing that after the Incas left, people forgot about this incredible place when it was abandoned. When it was discovered in 1916, it was overgrown by the surrounding jungle.
Machu
Picchu is not what the city was really called when the Incas lived
there. No one knows what the name really was. Machu Picchu got its name
from the mountain next to it. It is made out of white granite, which is
believed to make energy. Our guide put a laser light on it and the
light got brighter and became more steady. That was really cool!I've loved Peru so far and I hope you can go there sometime too.
Hey "my little Stefan" and Tyler!
I just wanted to say that it was so much fun traveling on the expedition to Peru with you guys and your parents. You all are a blast and my mom and I really enjoyed meeting you and your family. I absolutely loved hearing some of your countless stories about your adventures as globetrotters!
We absolutely love your blog, and can't wait to see your posts about your adventures in Panama. Have tons of fun and tell us all about it!
By the way, I've got some great pictures of you guys in Peru. So when you get home and settled, email me, and I will send you the pictures I have. :)
Talk to you guys soon! Keep in touch!
McKenna
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Hey Stefan!This page that you put on here is awesome!
UH SORRY TO SAY BUT I COULDNT UNDERSTAND A WORD HE SAID AND EVEN IM AN"A" STUDENT!!!!(LOL)
You guys are realllly funny!!! Did you know that you guys are my favorite people in this website?
hey stephen and tyler you look cool.
Hey Global Bros.,
Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures! It sounds like you had the time of your life.