The smile says it all. At the end of a hard afternoon's work, Jacelin and her companeras can finally relax for a moment before returning to their homes to prepare a simple evening meal for their families.

Next week, the people from Caritas Peru will come to the top of the hill at Cangallo to inspect the patch of land that has been cleared and cleaned up among the rocks.

It was a remarkable experience pitching in to help such a tough and hardworking group of labourers.