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Countdown to Cusco 2008
Program Dates: June 10 - August 10
The countdown is on....just 7 more days until the Peru 109 Cusco volunteer group lands in Peru! This summer, we are proud to boast a group of 11 college students that represent 3 first-class quality universities: Bard College at Simon's Rock, Williams College, and Bard College. Upon arrival in our host community of San Sebastian (Cusco), volunteers will separate into Project Teams that will each choose and design a project that will both involve the members of the San Sebastian community and address a community need. This is no small challenge! Stay tuned to find out what our Project Teams are up to.

Language Exchange in Juan Carlos' Hometown
Program Dates: August 15-24
Due to popular request, we've added a shorter program to our Summer 2008 calendar! This trip takes volunteers to Chimbote, city known well by Peruvians AS the country's leader in the fishing industry, but relatively unknown to the "typical" traveler. Volunteers will take part in a language exchange involving the children and families of Mi Segundo Hogar, a small school in the city region called Miraflores Bajo. There is nothing like learning from the experts! Learn more.

Celebrating Music in Trujillo
Program Dates: September 5-15
The fall will find us in the coastal city of Trujillo, the 3rd largest city in Peru and the site of last year's community projects with La Beneficencia, Hogar San Jose, and Hogar de la Niņa. This September, our volunteers will bring a joyful noise! Volunteers will get to know the community that makes up 5 different educational and social service organizations, and spend their days immersed in music. Vocalists and instrumentalists -- get ready to teach and be taught! Learn more.

Earthquake Relief in Pisco
Program Dates: October 4-12
In August 2007, an earthquake hit the coast of Peru, leaving about 80,000 people without homes in the Pisco region alone. In this project, volunteers will help "hands-on" by clearing rubble that stands in the way of reconstruction. Step 2: Rebuild! Learn more.

Peru Fast Facts:

QUEEN OF POTATOES
The potato orginated in Peru, in the area just north of Lake Titicaca (where we will visit this summer). Now, Peruvian farmers cultivate over 3,000 types of potatoes!






COCA-COLA LOSES THE BATTLE
In Peru, the most popular soft drink is the sweet, yellow soda called INCA KOLA. Travelers who have tried it may agree that the bubble-gum-like flavor is an "acquired" taste.









OLDER THAN DIRT?
SECHIN BAJO is the name of the latest discovery of ruins located in the town of Casma (40 minutes from Chimbote). This ceremonial structure, now known as the oldest archeological site of the new world, dates back to around 3500 B.C.



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