A real highlight in my business, is the relationships I get to build and then hang onto! It's the magic of Peru. For instance, my friend Susan came on the Peru adventure in 2009. I've been fortunate to travel and connect with her frequently since then. The latest visit was also about...

Every year when it's close to the end of Wilber Quispe's summer stay, a few special pieces come off the loom about now. We have 4 looms here in Minnesota, three for Wilber and one for me! I don't aim to finish my weaving in a timely manner, I'm more exercising the right side of...

On a beautiful July evening, fourteen supporters of 'Fundacion Comunidad' gathered on the rooftop of Lois Libby's Mill City condo, for a gourmet dinner. The participants have all been to Peru and continue to hold the culture close at heart. The dinner was a live auction item at the...

Peru is a special place that attracts special people. We just had a FUNdraiser for Fundacíon Comunidad, many of the honored guests have been on the Peru trip. It was a big reunion! The deep connection to the Andean people that is made during the trips, lives on in their minds and hearts....

On Jan 15, 2014, at 2:24 PM, Christy Maxfield wrote:I think it's been about 10 years since my Peru trip, which hardly seems possible! You do fantastic work and open up a world that not many people would otherwise get to see. Even though I've been many places since then,...

A Humana Tourism project: Destination Paccha!On Nov 5, 2013, twelve fine folk followed Melanie to Paccha, the long way. They had all been to Peru at least once and knew what they were in for, more or less, in a sketchy sort of way…It was a bit rugged and unpredictable at times, even...

I was recently invited to the Ft.Lauderdale Museum of Art, along with master weaver Maximo Laura, to talk about modern day weaving with the ancient influences of the Wari culture. The Wari exhibit is one of the best exhibits I have ever seen in this country. ( it runs through mid May,...

The Eco humana-tourism possibilities continue to inspire the senses! After a great 18 day tour on my regular 'Unique Spirit of the Andes Tour' I set out to re-explore the central highland route from Lima to Ayacucho. The last time I did this full route was in 2000 with Richard Sonnen, an...

ArtAndes is starting the 'Spirit of the Andes' journey in Lima Jan 22. This is an experience full of culture, art & history that really allows Peru to reveal it's depth along the way. Peru is entrenched in tradition and this journey has much to offer the soul. During 16 days of...