Category Archives: Culture

Peruvian Football

Outside of the U.S.A. in most other countries, especially in South America, futbol (or soccer as we say in English) is king of the sports world.  Much of the culture, and particularly the news revolves around this popular sport.  Some … Continue reading

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been here for a long time

“Although it has only been a week ago that I came to Latin America, I have been here for a long time.  The many new things I saw and heard during the last seven days must have intensified my mental … Continue reading

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Cooking with Fair Play

One of the first things that Kenzo and I wanted to do when we moved here was find a family that we could live with.  El Policlinico de Belen has a great apartment that we’ve been staying in.  It is … Continue reading

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El Campo – “Zurite”

Pasture with livestock and surrounding buildings that hold animals in Zurite Zurite is a community in the “campo” (countryside) that is about a 45 – 60 minute drive outside of Cusco.  In Zurite there is a school and agriculture community … Continue reading

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hot coffee ~ cold showers

Anyone who knows my (Janie) morning routine, knows that I love my coffee.  Seriously, it’s what I go to right after waking up.  Well, not so here in Peru.  Actually, since we arrived on Tuesday, I hadn’t had a real … Continue reading

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