Archive for the ‘Peru’ Category

February 4th, 2010 - 5:02 pm § in Bolivia, Doing, News, Peru, Volunteer

Cusco on My Mind

If you haven’t heard, there have been terrible floods in Cusco, Peru in the past week. Since we are in the thick of la epoca de la lluvia (the rainy season), rain is expected but the level of destruction seen in the area is unimaginable. Tourism is the main industry in Cusco, and the damage [...][...]

February 1st, 2010 - 12:10 pm § in News, Peru

Postcard From the Road: Rain, Landslides and Flooding Around Cusco

Most recently, Gustav Grahn Calminder was a volunteer in India for nine months, teaching math, English and working in a children’s home. Before India he studied photography in Finland and England and views photography as a way to explore and see the world. Now he is traveling in South America,[...]

January 29th, 2010 - 10:46 am § in Culture, Day in the Life, Event, Peru, Volunteer

Left My Heart in San Francisco

I’m happy to report that our last day in San Francisco, Peru ended just as eventfully as we had hoped. Much like the first day we arrived, our final day was largely highlighted by a matanza (massacre). Only this time the massacre involved an unlucky handful of chickens as opposed to a droopy-e[...]

December 28th, 2009 - 1:14 pm § in Around Town, Peru

Peru: Most Romantic Place on Earth?

I have come to love and appreciate both the Peruvian people and their culture. But I have to admit – they are hopelessly romantic. At least several times a day I see or hear something that reminds me of the week before Valentine’s Day, when I can’t turn on the radio or buy a carton[...]

December 7th, 2009 - 12:26 pm § in Doing, Peru, Volunteer

Could You Pick Up Some Milk and a Second Language While You’re Out?

It’s so obvious to say, but gosh, learning a second language is hard. I study day and night, converse, read and breathe Spanish. I live in an area where no one speaks English, and still, I am only okay at best. At times I feel silly for having believed those people who told me to anticipate [.[...]

December 3rd, 2009 - 3:48 pm § in Peru, Tips & Resources, Volunteer

What Your Language Teacher Doesn’t Want You to Know

Not long ago Lisa Hetzel, one of my fellow contributing bloggers, wrote a very telling post titled “Help! I’ve Reached the Foreign Lanuage Flatlands!” I found Lisa’s entry honest and helpful in terms of aiding me with my own opinions about learning a second language. I think what[...]

November 23rd, 2009 - 12:28 pm § in Around Town, Peru, Tips & Resources

Going Into the Wild? *Almost* 10 Things You Should Take

During our time in rural Peru, my girlfriend and I have slowly come to appreciate the little things that come in handy. Our situation has been aided by the fact that our local health post also has solar electricity. This allows us to use things which require battery charging – clearly not a lu[...]

October 30th, 2009 - 12:56 pm § in Bolivia, Doing, Good Ideas, Peru, Tips & Resources, Volunteer

The Biggest Mistake Volunteers Make

I have been thinking about the time I’ve spent down here in Latin America volunteering over the past five months, and I understand it isn´t a sacrifice everyone can make.  Those who have children or grandparents they need to care for, a job whose security cannot be jeopardized, or too much d[...]

October 26th, 2009 - 10:58 am § in Good Ideas, Peru, Tips & Resources

Thinking as a Nation

Outliers, Malcom Gladwell´s well-known book, takes a provocative look at secrets of the successful. Using real life case studies and subjects, Gladwell draws sociological, genealogical, cultural and religious comparisons from their lives. At one point, the author references a series of studies done[...]

October 13th, 2009 - 8:17 pm § in News, Peru

Direct TV to Your Adobe

Several nights ago I was sitting with some acquaintances, when a very interesting question was raised: “Which Direct TV package would you prefer?” The heated debate lasted 15 minutes and was underlined by opposing arguments in favor of more channels for either movies or fútbol. The funny back-s[...]





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