1. Peru Expedition 2006 Pablo Fuentes

2. Geography of Paqarimuy 150 miles southeast of Cuzco150 miles southeast of Cuzco 45 miles northwest of Puno and Lake Titicaca45 miles northwest of Puno and Lake Titicaca Altitude: 13,500 feet above sea levelAltitude: 13,500 feet above sea level Nearby mountainsNearby mountains –Tantani, 16,421 feet –Nevado Ausangate, 20,945 feet Nearby river: UrubambaNearby river: Urubamba

3. Village Life Diet: almost exclusively high-altitude potatoes, some llama meatDiet: almost exclusively high-altitude potatoes, some llama meat Economic: extreme povertyEconomic: extreme poverty Major health problems: malnutrition, respiratory infectionsMajor health problems: malnutrition, respiratory infections Crime: almost nonexistentCrime: almost nonexistent Nighttime activities: storytelling, musicNighttime activities: storytelling, music Daytime activities: subsistenceDaytime activities: subsistence

4. Expedition Service Projects Lorena adobe stovesLorena adobe stoves Greenhouse to produceGreenhouse to produce –Broccoli –Onions –Carrots Drip water irrigation system for greenhouseDrip water irrigation system for greenhouse

5. Partners in Expedition Success

6. Expedition Information Expedition director: Cecil QuackenbushExpedition director: Cecil Quackenbush Skills desired: health training, SpanishSkills desired: health training, Spanish Sleeping accommodations: one-room adobe buildingSleeping accommodations: one-room adobe building Restroom facilities: small adobe hutRestroom facilities: small adobe hut Running water: nearby but not potableRunning water: nearby but not potable Electricity: noneElectricity: none

7. Travel Itinerary

8. Expedition Costs (Per Person) Base travel cost:$925Base travel cost:$925 Post-service Cuzco tour:$410Post-service Cuzco tour:$410 Shared cost:$800Shared cost:$800 Lodging (Cuzco, 2 nights):$148Lodging (Cuzco, 2 nights):$148 Lodging (Lima, 2 nights):$194Lodging (Lima, 2 nights):$194 Total:$2,477Total:$2,477