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Andean Culture

Posted February 3, 2012 @ 9:18am | by Melanie

I was very fortunate to recently spend a week exploring the back roads of the Ayacucho area. This rustic adventure was an extension to the 18 day tour I do on a regular basis, which I...

 

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Filed Under: Peru travel
 

Trekking the Andes/ Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

Posted January 6, 2012 @ 9:29pm | by Melanie

My recent trek to Choquequirao , the majestic Inca ruins that they refer to as the sister ruins to Machu Picchu, far surpassed my expectations. I did an out and back from the start town...

 

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A weaving demonstration

Posted November 29, 2011 @ 10:58am | by Melanie

Master Weaver Wilber Quispe demonstrates the fine craft of weaving, at the Mill City Farmers Market on Sturdays during the non winter months. He has inspired people to want to learn to weave, and...

 

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Filed Under: Rugs
 

Eco-Tourism

Posted September 28, 2011 @ 10:22pm | by Melanie

Eco - Tourism I have guided small trips through Peru & Ecuador since the early nineties. I am always mindful on how a visit from North Americans might affect the peoples of...

 

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Peru is experiencing good politics!

Posted August 9, 2011 @ 6:27pm | by Melanie

Peru is experiencing good politics! What must that be like….. really, and how unique to have Peru as a role model! There is a recent wave of pride...

 

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Global interaction inspires the weaving craft

Posted July 22, 2011 @ 4:51pm | by Melanie

It's incredibly interesting to see how weaving invokes memories, inspires conversation, educates and awes the young, middle & old and just plain old makes people feel...

 

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