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11 facts about Peru and 11 Fears I have

Month three (March) will be Peru! So without further ado…. here’s 11 things about Peru I’ve recently learned:

  1. Over 3,000 varieties of potatoes are grown in Peru
  2. There are 90 micro-climates in Peru
  3. The Amazon, the longest river in the world, starts in Peru near Machu Picchu and ends 3,200 miles from there.
  4. Peru has the second largest number of shamans in the world, second to India. The practice of Shamanism has been in Peru for 3,000 years. Since many people cannot afford or cannot travel to modern medical facilities, they visit shamans for healing art, which may include hallucinogenic drugs.
  5. Some people still live on floating grass islands on Lake Titicaca (I saw these when I was in Bolivia!)
  6. Peru produces the most expensive coffee in the world by taking the coffee beans from the dung of the coati, a jungle critter.
  7. The country’s indigenous communities still face political and social marginalization and discrimination. This has led to levels of social conflict between the groups and the government.
  8. Women have historically been marginalized when it comesto poverty, unemployment, and domestic violence continues to persist, with over 50% of women affected.
  9. Multiple reports have predicted that Peru will be one of the countries most affected by climate change.
  10. The crime rate in Peru is very low compared to the USA; the citizens know just how severe the punishment will be for committing a crime, and they live in fear of committing crime and getting caught for it.
  11. The predominant religion is Roman Catholic, however much of the population has blended the religions ideas with their traditional beliefs (Pacha Mama [Mother Earth] is closely related to the Virgin Mary).

 

11 fears I have about the Race:

  1. Not having the boldness to share my faith with people I meet.
  2. Getting burned out long before the end of the Race.
  3. Not adjusting to living in close quarters with dozens of people after having the absolute freedom of living alone.
  4. Missing important events back at home.
  5. Getting really, really sick.
  6. Not getting fully funded and feeling like a failure in fundraising.
  7. Not fully investing in the ministries and service opportunities and missing out on the joy and joy those bring.
  8. Missing family and friends so so much.
  9. Taking out my frustrations and lack of independence on my teammates.
  10. Getting reeeaaaally sick and tired of living in a tent/living out of a backpack for a year.
  11. Getting really attached to one country and having to leave it in such a short amount of time.

But I know this truth: “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” ~Deuteronomy 31:8