Learning

We went to Cajamarca during Semana Santa to visit Yan and Erick’s family. Cajamarca is a tiny town in a valley surrounded by huge mountains with tonnes of banana trees.

One day we went up the mountain to a freezing cold waterfall. I went into the little pool in my undergarments as I had failed to bring swimming attire with me. It was extremely refreshing although I think I stood under it for a bit too long because I ended up with a headache. It was really powerful.

Erick and Jan’s younger sister and 3-year-old half brother joined us for the waterfall adventure and today’s picture shows a memory that sticks out in my mind. Erick’s brother is quite a character. Either extremely overexcited or throwing a complete wobbly. And very bossy at all times.

On the way down the mountain I carried him for a little while and the whole time he talked loudly in my ear about the many many girlfriends he has. He also kept on pointing at houses and saying he lived there. He even pointed at an old man and claimed it was his uncle. We challenged him to approach the old man, but he changed his mind after some dogs starting barking at him.

This drawing captures the moment very well. I just remember turning around and seeing little brother imitating big brother and looking up at him for approval. A perfect picture.