MSUE Epsilon Sigma Phi Professional Development Trip Las Tres Perus: a Journey May 10-25, 2019

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1 MSUE Epsilon Sigma Phi Professional Development Trip Las Tres Perus: a Journey May 10-25, 2019 Come join this year s team on our life changing experiences in community engagement and visiting several historical sites in Peru. Michigan Alpha Psi Chapter

2 Summary of 2015 ESP trip May 15-30, 2015 Six ESP members and four guests traveled together Highlights of the professional development trip were: Lima city tour, historic site seeing, community development work in Jauja and Marco, exploration of ancient ruins. Evening reflection on best part of day Morning orientation from research project on day s sites High value on the interactions with the people and land Interpreter and guide were greatly valued Peace Corps volunteers were very appreciated Recommendation from group for a Peru 4 trip

3 Individual travelers comments: l believe it is important to have the time to open your mind and self to learn and experience societies that may be much different than our own. This is a time to grow and experience as an individual, but also as a colleague. I believe the purpose of an international study trip is to learn about the culture, history, extension/university/college projects that are going on, and to pick areas of interest and research it, ask questions in order to create your own set of learning goal/objectives, so when you come back you are able to speak on what you as an ESP member learned about broadly and within your own field of expertise. Understanding different ways of thinking, behaving, being in the world puts our own lives and work in perspective. These experiences also reignite my imagination and creativity when returning to mundane, everyday life.

4 Goals and Objectives of 2019 trip Learn - about the culture, history, religion, people, geography and country. Observe how different people, businesses, and governments operate. Experience - expand our personal horizons and understanding of different cultures.

5 Goals and Objectives of 2019 trip Adopt with the new knowledge gained from a different culture, you should be able to use that in your area of expertise to enhance your teaching and Extension duties. Appreciate that different is not wrong, just different and may even be better. There is much to appreciate and value about this culture and what is there and not here.

6 Goals and Objectives of 2019 trip Relationship building both between the ESP travelers to strengthen bonds within the MSUE family; and with the people, agencies, universities, students and communities we are engaged in. This can allow future cooperation and assistance in numerous areas.

7 Educational Focus 2019 trip cooperate with local community leaders, agencies and educational institutions, participate in educational events and research projects, work with Peace Corps volunteers to understand their work and influence on their communities, volunteer to organize and work on reforestation projects, Gain multi-cultural experiences and ancient civilization awareness.

8 Overview of the Professional Development trip 1. Lima city tour 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Tree nursery Technological Institute Elementary school Peace Corps volunteers Archeological sites 3. Cusco 4. Machu Picchu 5. Jungle

9 1. Lima city tour Hotel Mariel will be our central location Lima central city tour takes us to many interesting places

10 1. Lima city tour The group will experience central Lima proper and some of the major attractions. San Cristobal Hill Magic Circuit of Water Larco museum

11 2. Jauja typical community scenes External view of hostel we stayed in Evening debriefings inside hostel Main street of Jauja Typical scene in market Breakfast in the hostel

12 Monica describing the potato plot layout 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Tree planting Band members ready for the party. Seedling trees ready to be planted.

13 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Tree planting Owner Cesar Davila ready for the ceremony Community gathered for the celebration.

14 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Institute Steve discussing computer technology needs Food science dept table Larry donated

15 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Elementary school Principal Oly greets Larry as the team watches a student The students performed a traditional dance for us, and loved doing it.

16 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Peace Corps volunteers Discussing and learning of PCV projects PCV thanking Larry for his candy gifts

17 Beautiful Inca museum in Tunanmarca 2. Jauja / Marco community engagement Archeological sites Central plaza in the pre-inca ruins at 13,000 feet provided an excellent place for a picnic lunch and reflection with PCVs in the area. Cheryl Eschbach picture Participating in and observing the ancient ritual conducted by Abel, the local shaman was a very rewarding and different experience.

18 3. Cusco New friends in the Plaza de armas in Cusco An ancient city of red clay tile roofs Street leading up to our hostel Cathedral built in the 1500 s on top of ancient Inca foundation Excellent alpaca and cuy dinner

19 3. Cusco - Saqsaywaman Amazing walls built from boulders Christ overlooking the city Entrance to the fortress protecting Cusco

20 Sacred Valley tour Cheryl Eschbach Picture Cheryl Eschbach Picture View of the fertile valley and farm fields Animal rescue sanctuary

21 Sacred Valley tour Temple of the Sun in Ollantaytambo Pisac market is a great place to shop

22 4. Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience. How in the world did they ever construct that place, or was it built by another world visitor? We made it to the top of Wayna picchu, with the MSU flag to prove it.

23 4. Machu Picchu Our guide was very informed and helpful Hiking to the Sun Gate on the Inca trail There will be an optional day trek on the Inca trail into Machu Picchu for an additional $150.

24 Sacred Valley tour Moray is the Inca agricultural research greenhouse or laboratory, consisting of four platforms and many levels where they learned what crops could be grown at specific altitudes, how to best fertilize them and how much irrigation they needed. Maras is famous for its salt mines, made up of about 2000 small wells. Salt was used for economic exchange. It is very interesting to see how the salt is recovered.

25 5. Jungle Excursion We will fly to the jungle town of Puerto Maldonado in southeast Peru and go to the Tambopata National Reserve. This is the best jumping-off point for visiting the Amazon rain forest. We will upon immediately arrival travel to the docks and board a boat to the Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge where we will spend two nights. We will be guided on a nature tour seeing numerous exotic species on the first afternoon and then see much more wildlife the second full day.

26 5. Jungle Excursion The complex we will stay in. Check Facebook at Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge Parrot clay lick where at least 5 species feed daily. Navigate to Monkey Island to see them, exotic birds, snakes and more animals in their native habitats.

27 Times lines and due dates SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS: CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund: Registration/deposit due Jan 7 $1000 Before Feb 4 100% (less $30) 2 nd payment due Feb 4 $1500 Feb 4 Mar 4 50% ($1250) Balance due Mar 4 $1700 Mar 4 April 8 25% ($ 1050) April 9 May 9 No refund Extra costs Additional $500 per person for single room Processing fee of $200 for non-esp Extension professionals added to deposit An additional $150 for optional trek on Inca Trail into Machu Picchu if tickets are still available. An additional $180 for a challenging hike up Huayna Picchu mountain.

28 Sign-up procedures a reservation form(s) to Beth Waitrovich at waitrovi@msu.edu and Larry Olsen at olsenl@msu.edu. Send a hard copy of the form plus the deposit of $1,000 (check) made payable Epsilon Sigma Phi to: Beth Waitrovich, ESP Secretary Michigan State University Extension 2801 N. U.S. 2, Room 121 Iron Mountain, MI Questions? Contact Larry Olsen at: olsenl@msu.edu or OR Georgia Peterson at petersog@msu.edu or

29 Trip Expectations of Travelers You will secure travel insurance. You will obtain the necessary vaccinations. There will be background research question for you to study and prepare a 3-5 minute presentation to the group describing what we will see that day, either at breakfast or on the bus. You will participate in evening discussions and reflections of what were the most meaningful things we experienced and learned each day. You should keep a personal log of activities and thoughts of the entire trip for future reference. Complete a short post trip evaluation. You will pay your $60 ESP 2019 membership dues by January 15, 2019, unless you are a life member or a guest on this trip. You will have fun and be an active, positive participant on the trip.