Last week the Martincitos went to CIFO, which is a private High School in San Isidro, one of the wealthier suburbs of Lima. Kids from Cifo have been working one on one with the elders for several years, and many have made new friends that span the age difference. This year, as they did last year, the school threw a Christmas party for the Martincitos. So we all got into three busses, and went to the school. The Martincitos were very excited, and you could see that they put on their finest clothes. The gym was set up with tables, and some students were at each table. the students who were at the tables served Hot Chocolate and Panatone (the Christmas bread which is a cross between Chalah and fruit cake), and even offered seconds. We can sometimes give them a little extra call "yapa" in Quechwa, but can rarely offer to completely refill a cup or give a second piece of bread. Each of the Martincitos also got a gift, and we didn't find out until later what the gift was...
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