Tuesday the students were sent in teams to different markets in their neighborhoods. Their assignment: find the ingredients to make something to share with the group at Tambo on Wednesday, the best quality and the best price, observing the customs and culture of the traditional market.

Wednesday the students arrived to Tambo with 7lbs of potatoes, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, limes, avocados and various tropical fruits.

One group made a tropical fruit platter, another guacamole, another salsa. The last one that was also the most laborious but the ultimate cultural experience was the 6 or 7 varieties of potatoes that were used to make various varieties of french fries. We had purple, pink, white, yellow and sweet potato varieties.

After enjoying these snacks we began our weekly ritual of Tambo. During this time we evaluate the week, are tested over what has been learned, share new things learned and process together. It is a time for renewal. As leaders we enjoy this time the most, as we watch students learn and grow.