The theme of "Andean culture" is
what links Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.
The theme of "Indo-European culture" is what
links Thailand, India, Iran, and parts of
Europe.
Mountains - I love to experience strong mountain
culture in all of its forms ... and oh, I like
the mountains too.
Indigenous culture - as US American from the
state of Illinois (where little more than vaguely
understood place names stand as monuments to
displaced local native cultures) I look to
understand current native culture's strengths and
challenges around the globe. As I am beginning to
understand.. EVERY country on this planet has its
marginalized native peoples. One of my goals is
to connect with local community leaders to learn
from them and see if I can help in any way with
cultural or economic struggles. I visit not as an
observer, exploiter, theif or missionary: but
rather as a student & friend.
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