Olympics Winter Games are off and running but this year is special for Peruvians. Three of our countries athletes are competing for the first time in the history of Peru. In the amazing Vancouver, Roberto Carcelen (39) and the siblings Manfred (16)and Ornelia (18)Oettl Reyes are doing their best and I am proud of them.
Roberto who began training 5 years age was how exciting it was to listen to thousands of people cheering for him, after his 15K mile journey, during the Cross Country race in Whistler. He is the founder of Incarunners a different way to visit Peru by running in the Andes along the Inca Trail. Anyone interested?... another excuse to visit Peru.
Manfred, who I think is one of the youngest athletes in Vancouver and his sister, grew up in Germany but continue with their Peruvian heritage. They are competing in Alpine Skiing where I expected them to win gold. Ok, just kidding. Let’s cheer for them anyway.
The Olympics is a great place to bring people together from around the world. I saw my first snow this winner and I can’t imagine slipping down the slope on the snow.
“Arriba Peru! “
An amazing video of Vancouver
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