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Archives: February 2012

Peru's Economic Growth- has it trickled down?

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: News and Information | 3 min read

Peru’s surging economy - has it trickled down?written by Jessica Ebertz As a nation, Peru experienced an economic boom in the 2000s, even posting positive growth during the world financial crisis in 2008, and was said to have one of the world’s fastest...

Annual FUNraiser coming soon!

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Fundraising | 1 min read

Comunidad FUNraiser Saturday, April 21, 20126 to 9 p.m.ArtAndes Showroom (MAP IT)Save the date, because we've got another big fiesta planned for you! Please make plans to join us for our 4th annual Comunidad fundraiser. We've put together a wonderful evening,...

Documenting Art

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Rugs | 1 min read

We recently did a video at both Maximo's and Wilber's studio. I didn't have a chance to redo anything, and now having a little more experience, I can think of how to represent things differently. I am pleased however with the footage at both studios. Take a tour of the mater weavers...

Jan 2012 visitors

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: In Peru | 1 min read

After leading a fine group of folks through southern Peru, Steve & Lynn Nodgaard stayed on for further (and a little more rustic ) adventure. We spent a great day in Paccha and Corozon de Ñaupas. It is always a soulful time spent in the villages we work in. The school season was on...

Andean Culture

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Peru travel | 1 min read

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 always find stimulating, then I add to the stimulation by extending it! I got my start traveling...

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