Traveling: Here we are in Ft. Lauderdale anxiously awaiting our flight to Peru, 5 hours away from the first stop on our jounrey. We are excited to explore the nation´s capital of Lima. We know 20 days of learning and adventure await us. Here´s our action-packed itinerary.
Part 1 - Lima, La capital: We´ll spend the first few days of our journey visiting the major sites of Lima and sampling all its culinary delights. We will also visit with Liceo Naval Almirante Guise, a public high school located in the San Borja neighborhood of Lima, to discuss with our classes in Chicago.
Part 2 - Trujillo, Community Outreach: We will then journey north to the colonial city of Trujillo to meet with a non-profit organization, Otra Cosa Network, to learn more about the programs and services they are providing to the community, as well as learn more about this historic, seaside city.
Part 3 - Cusco, Legacy of the Inca: Next we venture to the awe-inspiring city of Cusco where we will take classes on Inca civilization and Peruvian culture. Class themes include textiles and weaving, Inca legends, gastronomy and an introduction to Quechua, all of which will be accompanied by guided tours of related sites, such as the textile museum, the Sacred Valley and the Mercado Central.
Part 4 - Machu Picchu, The Epic Trek: Our journey continues with a magestic 4-day hike to Machu Picchu via the Lares trail, which passes through colorful villages as well as a number of hot springs. We will camp during the night and rise early to hit the trail. We look forward to treking through the Andes and getting to know its people.
Part 5 - Lima, Take Two: Our trip concludes with 4 well-spent days in Lima where we will explore the country´s vast capital of 8 million inhabitants.
Part 1 - Lima, La capital: We´ll spend the first few days of our journey visiting the major sites of Lima and sampling all its culinary delights. We will also visit with Liceo Naval Almirante Guise, a public high school located in the San Borja neighborhood of Lima, to discuss with our classes in Chicago.
Part 2 - Trujillo, Community Outreach: We will then journey north to the colonial city of Trujillo to meet with a non-profit organization, Otra Cosa Network, to learn more about the programs and services they are providing to the community, as well as learn more about this historic, seaside city.
Part 3 - Cusco, Legacy of the Inca: Next we venture to the awe-inspiring city of Cusco where we will take classes on Inca civilization and Peruvian culture. Class themes include textiles and weaving, Inca legends, gastronomy and an introduction to Quechua, all of which will be accompanied by guided tours of related sites, such as the textile museum, the Sacred Valley and the Mercado Central.
Part 4 - Machu Picchu, The Epic Trek: Our journey continues with a magestic 4-day hike to Machu Picchu via the Lares trail, which passes through colorful villages as well as a number of hot springs. We will camp during the night and rise early to hit the trail. We look forward to treking through the Andes and getting to know its people.
Part 5 - Lima, Take Two: Our trip concludes with 4 well-spent days in Lima where we will explore the country´s vast capital of 8 million inhabitants.