Going on route always feels like a strange mixture of uncertainty and familiarity. We never know what to expect from our visit to the communities, and yet even just after meeting someone once or twice, returning to their home and seeing them again is much like embracing an old friend. There's a strong sense of connection and comfort to our host families, a much appreciated element of stability that helps us get through all the changes and rapid growth. Okay, generalities aside. People want to hear about the moments. I want to write about the little things that really punctuate this whole experience. For starters, I made a peace-core volunteer friend in Ñumi! It happened in the funniest, most unexpected way. Craving some cookies, I stopped by a little tienda on the side of the road while waiting for the bus. Before I could order anything, the man at the counter told me, "Ah, tu amiga está acá! Espera un momento." The next thing I know, he brings out a girl with curly bla...