Retreat

We finished the semester with a retreat in Chosica, a town nestled in the foothills at the edge of Lima known for its sunny climate.  We spent time getting reacquainted and learning about each student’s research project.  Topics included:

Peruvian Business:  The People and the Practices

Plants and Animals of Mancos

From the Market to the Table

How to Kill a Chicken

Culture and Fishing in Azulis

There is More to Italians that Spaghetti and Lasagna (Italian Dance)

Fruit of the Selva

Stories and Legends of the Yanesha Community

Educating Chimbote’s Future

Ashenika

Souvenirs:  Traditional vs. Touristy

Yanesha Community Economics:  Azulis

Renewable Energy in Peru

The Importance of Coffee

Waste Management:  Trash Collection/Recycling

Adobe

Dating and Relationships

Subsistence and Poverty Reduction

The Wonderful World of Ají

Regional Variation in Peruvian Cuisine

The Peruvian Perception of Magic

After the presentations we spend time celebrating birthdays, worshiping, evaluating the service assignments and discussing re-entry into North American culture.