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Comment on Day 25-30: We learn the ways eventually.. by nathan

nathan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:37:24 +0000

I want Reston here with me too.

Comment on “Arte por La Memoria” y Third time´s a charm for Cajamarca!! Por fin!!!!! by Bobbi

Bobbi — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:00:17 +0000

I do actually have some friends that will be going–but only for a few days. Does this home stay work like that or is it more long-term?

Comment on “Arte por La Memoria” y Third time´s a charm for Cajamarca!! Por fin!!!!! by Alan Malarkey

Alan Malarkey — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:27:56 +0000

I am pleased that you had a good time. I was there for nearly 2 months as well as in Lma and other places. You might like to check my blog to compare impressions. Enjoy your trip. If anyone else you know is going there I have a contact for an excellent family home stay.

Comment on Why we travel by admin

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:38:24 +0000

Helen, I love this post.

Comment on Day 5: The Most Educational and Emotional Day Thus Far… by Chinh

Chinh — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:59:25 +0000

How cool! Thanks for letting me know. Hope you’re having as much fun as we are!

Comment on Day 3: Getting the Hang of Things…Peruvian Style! by Chinh

Chinh — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:16:22 +0000

Yeah, it’s crazy! Her body was found a few days after we went, but the murder happened the day before we went.So we had no clue!

Comment on Day 5: The Most Educational and Emotional Day Thus Far… by Bobbi

Bobbi — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:42:23 +0000

here’s the wikipedia link!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Cantuta_massacre

Comment on Day 3: Getting the Hang of Things…Peruvian Style! by Bobbi

Bobbi — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:37:37 +0000

Atlantic City Casino where Van der Sloot (suspect in Natalie Holloway Case) is a suspect for killing Stefani Flores!
I think her body was found the day you guys went!!!

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1994099,00.html

Comment on Day 5: The Most Educational and Emotional Day Thus Far… by Bobbi

Bobbi — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:26:05 +0000

Chinh!! How cool that you got to participate in the Ojo Que Llora ceremony! I’m so jealous. Calin and I actually just visited the monument for the first time today (Saturday) –and it was amazing. Have you read about the Masacre de Cantuta (university in Lima) that occurred on July 18, 1992? I’m not sure if you have but it was a big big big deal and one of the few cases taken to court. Fujimori was convicted for his role in this masacre carried out by the Colina group. 9 students and a teacher were murdered that night. You were blessed and honored enough to meet a family member of one of those nine students–Heráclides Pablo Meza. If you google “mantaza cantuta” or something like it you will find lots of information on the incident. There is also a monument at La Cantuta that I believe you could go visit before you left.

I was fortunate to hear Gisela Ortiz (sister of Enrique Ortiz, also one of the 9 students murdered that night) speak in one of my classes.

I’m so glad you got this experience.

Comment on Chompa time in Lima! by Demetree Family

Demetree Family — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:34:04 +0000

Thank you for the blog. We love following you guys throughout your days. Have fun and be careful!