Willy and I have been recieved well here, with everyone giving us the low down on who´s cranky in the mornings, who always does their jobs, who are the best schemers etc etc.

The last two days I have been on the morning shifts from 5am till 2pm. This consists mainly of painstakingly getting the seven famous Chiquitos (aged 4 - 7) awake, showered, dressed and ready for school and organising breakfast and lunch for everyone. Having the morning off allows you to go explore the surrounds like the waterfall (where Willy and the crew is now).

Generally, there´s a real positive vibe here. Australian directors Pam and Allen work hard to ensure all the kids are as happy and motivated as they can be. It´s amazing to meet some of the Grandes (older kids around 16 to 21) who may have spent their childhoods on the streets or in a living hell, obtaining sponsors and preparing themselves for university which was once a distant dream.