Peru Experience

First view of Machu Picchu Lima MuralCatacombsMALI MuseumWalking Tour of Old CallouParade!... and a Puppy Jewelbox ChapelConvent TourAwesome Rashi Selfie Uros Folk ArtTourism's ImpactMidday FeastArt EverywherePeruvian Fitness PlanThanks Guys!

First view of Machu Picchu

(L-R) Dennis Mitchell, Summer Webers, Brock DeMark and Dani Carson take in one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Photo: Russell Cothren.

Lima Mural

Rachel Lindsey, Summer Webers and Terrance Boyd pause for selfies in front of a mural well-documented by our group. Photo: Russell Cothren.

Catacombs

Anthony Azzun leans in to view the catacombs beneath San Francisco de Lima. The vents ensured that the dead would hear mass taking place in the church. Photo: Russell Cothren.

MALI Museum

Becca Gilliland views work by the Cusco School of painters at the Museo de Arte de Lima.

Walking Tour of Old Callou

A Peruvian woman and her baby pass as the group pauses for more information shared by tour guide Ronald Elward. Photo: Russell Cothren.

Parade!

In Arequipa we stumbled upon a parade celebrating the 135th anniversary of the Mercado San Camilo. Photo: Russell Cothren

... and a Puppy

Students were showered with fruit, flowers, vegetables and a puppy. (L-R: Kaitlyn Akel, Brock DeMark, Rachel Lindsey, Dani Carson.) Photo: Russell Cothren

Jewelbox Chapel

The St. Ignatius Chapel in La Compañía Jesuit College is adorned with murals combining Christian themes with patterns from Andean textiles. Photo: Russell Cothren

Convent Tour

Linh Luu, Becca Gilliland and Ellie Jones take a break after a tour of Santa Catalina, which takes up an entire city block in Arequipa. Photo: Russell Cothren

Awesome Rashi Selfie

This group shot was taken while skimming across the surface of Lake Titicaca, birthplace of the Inca. Photo: Rashi Ghosh

Uros Folk Art

These tiny boats were hand crafted by the women of Uros, a floating island on Lake Titicaca. Photo: Anthony Blake

Tourism's Impact

Katie Gerth discusses the opportunities and pitfalls presented by tourism. Photo: Anthony Blake

Midday Feast

Students hungrily dig in to Pachamanca -- chicken and potatoes cooked on searing hot stones. Photo: Kendall Curlee

Art Everywhere

This vintage lock fastens the doors at the Santa Catalina Convent in Cusco. Photo: Russell Cothren.

Peruvian Fitness Plan

The group averaged 11,838 steps each day. The spectacular scenery made it more than worthwhile. Photo: Russell Cothren

Thanks Guys!

John Cooper and Russell Cothren documented every church, museum and Incan site. Photo: Anthony Blake

Videos

Peru Testimonials Playlist

Lake Leap

Honors Passport: Peru