Energy and Fun, Birthdays in Cuzco

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at 8:29 am 
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Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake


By Hebert Edgardo Huamani Jara (Translation by David Knowlton)

For almost everyone, reaching another year is a special occasion.  It is a time for taking stock of what you have done and the goals that open before you.   Though increasingly similar around the world, Birthday celebrations also have different local traditions. Read the rest of this entry

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Guinea Pig, Pet or Festive Meal

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 11:08 am 
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Guinea Pigs Huacaro Fair

Guinea Pigs Huacaro Fair

By David Knowlton

“Did you know that in other countries they don’t eat guinea pig”  said the one young man to the other while seated on benches in the Plaza de San Blas.

“What?  You’re kidding, right?”

“They don’t eat guinea pig, like we do.  For them the guinea pig is a pet and the idea of eating them disturbs them just like for us eating dog would be weird.”

“But guinea pig is sooo good.” Read the rest of this entry

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