GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT THE TRIP:
"Thank you for the best trip ever. Your organization, materials, depth of knowledge, presentation, relaxed manner, and kindness were a joy. You two are truly pros in the best sense." WW, Illinois
"The trip of a lifetime! We thoroughly enjoyed everything about Peru. We especially liked our stays in the smaller villages and the opportunity to explore these areas with such knowledgeable guides. A very relaxing, yet exhilarating experience that we will always remember." DH, California
"We had traveled a number of times with a variety of organized travel groups. Before our Peru trip in 2003 with Jim and Ananda, our experiences had varied from bad to pretty good. Our luck changed in the summer of 2003; the trip to Machu Picchu was absolutely perfect in every way. Never in our travels have we been so well taken care of. The combined expertise of Jim and Ananda was second to none and we plan to join them again." JL/DL California (NOTE: They did join us in 2005 for a second look at Peru!)
"Jim and Ananda will show you the best of Peru. Each day [was] filled with intimate visits to unique places and landscapes, fine food and drink, and expert interpretation of historic and contemporary sites. It is a memorable trip that will expand your worldview and appreciation of another people and culture." DH Oklahoma
"As a professional geographer for 30+ years and one who has taken numerous fieldtrips, this one ranked at the top." FH, New Hampshire
"I cannot say enough about the expertise of Dr. Kus. His previous personal experiences contributed heavily to the success of the tour. Jim is a captivating speaker, an excellent organizer, and lots of fun to be with." CS, California
"I usually have an aversion of cliché but this was, and is, 'a trip of a lifetime.' I would recommend this trip to anyone ... it is the Cadillac of Peru trips.... I went hiking, river rafting, horse back riding, and bird watching ... the trip has a lot to offer and is quite varied." DF, California
"Dr. Kus put together not only a very informative but fun program. There was never a moment when I felt concern. He made each of us feel special." RK, California
"A trip with Dr. Kus to Peru is a must for anybody serious about the study of Peru. This trip far exceeded my expectations." RS, California
"It was a fantastic trip and we really enjoyed everything. Your knowledge and friendship with the other archaeologists made the trip very special." JW, Missouri
"The trip through the Sacred Valley with all its Inca sites is spectacular" SL, California
What you enjoyed most about the trip: "Jim with his depth of knowledge..." AK, Ohio
"Jim Kus [is] so knowledgeable about Peru, particularly the archaeological sites which were my primary interest. His personal relationship with Peruvian archaeologists and entree to current excavations made the trip. A great program!" HG, California
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Peru experience. Jim, you are truely a fountain of knowledge." BA, Hawaii
"Jim and Ananda put together an outstanding itinerary, executed it perfectly, added expert guidance, and saved us considerable money in the process." RW, California
"It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip and was planned very well. The pre-trip information was very complete and helpful." PH, California
"Tour conformed to actual stated itinerary. Well organized and went off without a hitch." FW, New Hampshire
Major strengths of the program: "Dr. Kus's knowledge and contacts... plus he did an excellent job of coordinating logistics." AW, California
"The meals were excellent, hotel accommodations were very good with helpful personnel." CM, California
"Dr. Kus is an excellent leader. He is organized and knowledgeable, mostly unflappable and loves to pass on what he knows about Peru." AC, New Mexico
"Accommodations were outstanding. My husband and I are experienced travelers. This Peru trip was one of the best and most memorable trips ever." LC, California
"This was a truly spectacular experience. We covered a great deal of territory and information in a relatively short period, with very little true 'down time.' The group meshed well, which in itself is further testament to the planning and execution of the program. " DB, California
"I enjoyed the trip and the experience very much. This is the best way to go -- with the instructor's knowledge and background to benefit from and local guides to complement him." EB, California
"Dr. Kus's knowledge and understanding of Peru, his great sense of humor, and ability to communicate are great strengths." IB, California
"A great deal put into a short time on a relatively high intellectual plane, sequenced in such a way that it was not boring, and also leaving enough time for relaxation. The excellent accommodations and food also made it an outstanding trip. It would be wonderful to have the trip every year. I'm recommending it to all of my friends." Unsigned
"Could not ask for a better trip." JE, California
COMMENTS FOCUSING ON VISITS TO SCHOOLS IN PERU:
"From my perspective, the teachers have been keeping up to date in the variety of teaching methods when working with children with special needs, but most of all I was impressed with the behavior of all of the children.... There were many memorable moments, but I believe the most [interesting was] the day spent at San Juan de Dios...." FH, California
"In Peru, everywhere we went, we saw how much emphasis is placed on education and schooling, especially by parents we talked with, but also with the society as a whole and even the students themselves...." GW, California
"It was a wonderful opportunity to be able to see such an exemplary school that were so holistic in their approach to educating a group of the population [blind students] that is often overlooked." MS, California
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