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Colleen Deemer

Pisac, Peru
Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware

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Visit to the Amaru community

By Colleen Deemer at CIEE

Yesterday we traveled into the mountains above Pisac to visit a traditional community known as Amaru. In Quechua, Amaru means snake, a symbol of Mother Nature. This afternoon will probably... keep reading

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1,000 feet above Pisac

By Colleen Deemer at CIEE

On Friday, we took a hike around the Incan ruins that lie above the town of Pisac. With our local guide, Vico, we learned more about the Incan civilization and... keep reading

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En la comunidad

By Colleen Deemer at CIEE

It's hard to believe that we have only been in Pisac for only 4 days! Classes officially started on Tuesday, as well as our community conversations and cultural activities. The... keep reading

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Primeros días en Pisac

By Colleen Deemer at CIEE

After two long flights, we arrived safely at the Cusco International Airport on Sunday morning. We were received at the airport by our program coodinator Ceci. The final part of... keep reading