Archive for August, 2008
Latest Dating and Basketball in AQP, Peru
Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I talk about two new girls I’m dating, and my basketball team.
I have two potential girlfriend-replacements. However, I was pretty drunk when I met each one and almost didn’t remember what they looked like. They’re attractive but not girlfriend material. … Read more
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Homosexuality in Peru
Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I discuss homosexuality and tolerance in Peru from my experiences hanging out with a gay friend.
I spotted Daniel as gay immediately. Before I was completely sure I asked Carlos, who replied “Creo que sí.” I think so. He wasn’t sure after knowing him for over a year. He’s more convinced since I arrived given my joking on Daniel’s obvious homosexuality (e.g. Carlos asks me who I am going to the bar with and I tell him ‘the girls: Stephanie, Catalina, Daniel’). … Read more
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Rosa is a Brichera
Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Rosa’s a brichera who’s lost her mind.
The end of Rosa and I is coming soon. You’ve have gathered that I am not in love and cheat whenever possible. She has started to go a little crazy. She’s begun her efforts in trying to change a man. … Read more
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Cholos, Cholas, Cholo Power, and Cholita Brown
Posted on 16. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I discuss the meaning of the word ‘cholo’ with examples and antecdotes.
Before moving to Peru I misunderstood the term ‘cholo’ for what it means in the States, where cholo has morphed into meaning Mexican gangster – the stereotype having a shaved head, tattoos, and knee-high ankle socks pulled up. The 70s and 80s era cholo had slicked-back hair, maybe under a hair-net, and a tank-top muscle shirt or flannel with only the top button fastened. … Read more
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Colca Canyon in Arequipa, Peru
Posted on 01. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I describe my trip to Colca Canyon with pictures at the end.
Eleven of us went to see Colca Canyon in the province of Arequipa: me, Rosa, Jessica, Anthony, Beto, Karen, Emilio, Patricia, Giancarlo, Cesar, and Rocio. Ironically, I was the only one who knew everybody in the group. We all got wasted until 4am Saturday night so the early Sunday morning departure was hell. … Read more
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