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image Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to work on a range of projects in Peru. Volunteers can become involved in childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare, cultural, and conservation/wildlife projects.

Peru boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South America and volunteers will primarily be based in the city of Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire. In contrast to its stunning geography, which attracts growing numbers of international visitors to Peru, poverty and unemployment remain high throughout rural regions and more than half of the population live below the poverty line.

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23-Oct-2008: Rochelle Trail - Tips for new players

1. Watch your pronunciation when talking about "fuego" (fire) and "juego" (game) When trying to explain that you are keen to attend a South American football match - be sure that you don´t say ¨quiero un fuego latino¨ which it would appear means "I am keen for a hot Latino" instead of the more correct ¨quiero ir un juego latino". 2. "Culo" is not a medical or an anatomical term "Culo" i...

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