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Summer 2012
During our first week in Peru’s capital we began learning about local criollo culture. Celia Vasquez, our study coordinator, described Limeno greetings, habits and cuisine. James Plunkett,…
We returned to Peru’s capital after our time of study, service and travel in the Andes and were greeted by Celia, our study coordinator, Alicia, our program…
Machu Picchu is one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World,” a list that includes the Great Wall (China), Petra (Jordan), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), Chichen…
The Inca culture is known worldwide for its epic architecture. Temples, palaces and fortresses were assembled from massive stones cut from nearby quarries and fitted together like…
Our theme this semester is, “A Changing World; A Changing Peru”. In order to appreciate where Peru is going, we need to know where it has been. …
There are many ways to gain understanding of a culture — lectures, workshops, service projects and learning tours. Juan Carlos returned for a second time to teach…
Happy Mother’s Day! Feliz Dia de La Madre! Mother’s Day is an important holiday in Latin America and the students surprised each host mother with a rose…
Every culture must find a way to feed and clothe its members. During our time in the Andes we have tasted many dishes and observed how people…
We began our first full week in Peru with lectures, workshops and language classes. Pastor Celestino welcomed us to the church where our classes are held and…
