Lima: Parque de Amor

This is the perfect quote to start the trip with my colleagues. "You on this side and me on the other, like two oars." We were four oars, but I am so thankful how well we worked together. That makes all the difference when guiding a group of students! A sunny day in Lima with the blue Pacific behind us was a very auspicious way to begin the trip.

Return to Peru

April 2nd 2019
The magic of Peru grows stronger every time I visit. The kindness and warmth of the people, the sublime beauty of the mountains, the depth of Incan history and Quechua culture. I love it all. It makes Peru exciting and mysterious on the one hand, but also comforting and familiar on the other hand. It’s hard to not compare my three times there: 2013 on my own traveling around to several places i ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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