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5th International Blacksmith Seminar 2007 Peru

I'm heading over to Peru next Saturday and will be giving a seminar which is sponsored by Aceros Arequipa, a steel manufacturer in Lima. I'm really excited about this opportunity to share my metalworking knowledge with the Peruvians.

It's amazing how we truly create our own realities. I've had a desire for over 30 years to visit Machu Picchu. And last year I had a visitor to my web site that put me in touch with Aceors Arequipa. They have recently started an international blacksmithing seminar and after some back and forth communications, the dream has been realized.

 

I will be training a couple of their personnel for one week prior to the seminar so that they can give the seminar throughout the year. On my second week in Peru I will be giving the seminar for three days to three different groups of metalworkers. The jest of the seminar is to show how to add decorative accents without having to spend a lot of time or money on equipment and materials. Seems that, even though there is a lot of gates, railings, and grillwork in Peru, there is little decorative work being done. Hopefully, this seminar will give the Peruvian metalsmiths some knowledge on how to create decorative ironwork which will enhance the beauty of this beautiful country.

 

So after fulfilling my obligations, I am heading over to Cuzco and then to Machu Picchu. The little research that I have done has just gotten me all excited about visiting this ancient Inca site. I do know that I am going in the rainy season, but I just hope that I will get a couple of beautiful days which will allow me to experience the magical mysteries of Machu Picchu. I also know that there is going to be a full moon on the Saturday that I arrive at Machu Picchu. My hope is that I will be able to go on top of one of those mountains and absorb the surroundings while howling at the moon!

Wish me luck...