Josh just returned Saturday evening from his two week excursion to Peru. He traveled with a group of twenty eight people. The name of the group was AYS (Alliance For Youth Service). They were able to visit and work at an orphanage. They dug trenches, moved adobe blocks up a hill and cleaned out a Guinea pig pen that was being converted to a dormitory for the older orphan boys.
Josh was able to visit Machu Picchu, Lima and Cusco. He really enjoyed spending time with his cousin Ty that went on the trip also.
The highlight of his trip though was meeting a little orphan by the name of Jhon, pronounced "Young". After a few days at the orphanage this little boy just came over to Josh during a social activity and climbed up on his lap. The little boy fell asleep on his lap. They were fast friends and Josh taught him lots of little fun things including motorcycle sounds - go figure. He also taught him the little rascals wave, Scooby Doo noises, and Tim Taylor Toolman noises. Josh wanted to bring the little guy home with him.
Jhon always had something in his mouth. This time it was rocks!
This is Jhon when he found out Josh was leaving.
Josh was finally able to get him to smile and play with him again before he left. He got one more good picture of the two of them.
