Saturday's post from Sara and Ariana:

Yesterday morning started off with a local pottery class only a few minutes away from the lodge. The class was given by a local man named Eduardo, who told us all about how the Incas and those before them would create intricate designs on pottery.Then the group made their own cups and bowls like the Incas did. We then climbed the east side of the mountain to discover the incredible views the Incan ruins had to offer. We participated in a world leadership activity where we looked deeper into the worlds problems that are the most pressing in Ollantaytambo and around the world. After, we went to lunch with our host families to enjoy the local cuisine to energize us for the next hike in the Incan ruins. We hiked to the steps of Ollantaytambo, to learn about the amazing culture and knowledge of Incan life. The view from the top of the ruins was indescribable as the beauty surpassed anything we had ever seen. The snow capped mountains in the distance of the valley was a clear example of how Peru is so ecologically diverse and has some of the worlds most beautiful sights.  We ended the day with some free time and shopping after another long, incredible, and memorable day.