One of my first views when arriving at the therapeutic center is this lovely old adobe structure, which is one of the outbuildings on the property. There is a little cluster of buildings, where the caretaker lives, and small guest cottages. After moving from the the outskirts of the city, from the countyside like setting of Tiqti to the center of the city of Cochabamba, it is a real treat to be able to go at least once a week to the center and accompany the teenage boys for a day and a night.
This is the view out the dining room window. There isn't enough room in the kitchen to eat. So this dining room table serves for both meals and work. The guys can work on homework, learn new skills, plan out programming, the staff sometimes has meetings here. I would take this over any "corner office" in a major U.S. city. The view below is of the town of Sacaba where I worked in 2002-2004. I sometimes gaze out the window, trying to locate the church and other landmarks.
Walking from the town of Sacaba to the Center takes about 45 minutes. Usually there is someone coming or going to the center and I can hitch a ride. But it is also a nice walk if you are not carrying too much. It also takes about 30 minutes in a van to get from the city to the town, if you can find one with a empty seat.
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