Pisac, in the Sacred Valley, is famous for its amazing market. Local women come down from their villages to trade and sell their goods. The market has about 120 different types of potatoes, a variety of grains, vegetables, fruits and the best avocados! The food market is a great opportunity to people watch. The market also has great souvenirs -- lots of fabrics, furs (alpaca), sweaters, pictures, Peruvian music, etc. Wanting to support their economy, I got into a buying frenzy and to this day, I … [Read more...] about Peru – Part II
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Experiencing Peru – Part 1
I have been to Peru three times now and just love this fascinating country. And what an incredible experience the Inca Trail is – made up of steep trails, “paved” with flat stones by the Incas 500 years ago! This area is rich with fascinating history. At one time, the Inca Empire had a longer road network than the Roman Empire. With each step up the Inca Trail, the stresses of our every day lives fall further away until we just get lost in the rhythm of our steps and breath and we begin to … [Read more...] about Experiencing Peru – Part 1
CCC Part of $1,000,000 Grant
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Coconino Community College, in partnership with Northern Arizona University and Diné College, a $1 million grant through the federal Bridges to Baccalaureate program. This is the first time CCC and NAU have partnered to work on a research-related grant. The awarding of the grant is another example of the close working relationship the two institutions have formed over the past several years. "Working in collaboration with our NAU … [Read more...] about CCC Part of $1,000,000 Grant
