Archive for November, 2008
Domestic Servants in Peru
Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Discussing the domestic servant industry in Arequipa, Peru.
I have an empleada. Her name is Ernestina. She’s the building’s domestic servant. She came for the first time Sunday to do my laundry. She brought her two year-old son, Javier. She washed our clothes by hand in our laundry room sink. I went back to bed. … Read more
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Not Every Peruana Wants a Gringo
Posted on 25. Nov, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: A gringo buddy and I learn that not every peruana wants a gringo.
Mike came to Arequipa to learn English. I knew his sister in Denver. We’ve been hanging out ever since he arrived and, as a joke, Nicolas actually gave him a key to our apartment. Mike has a girlfriend and doesn’t cheat, but he’s willing to be my wingman. We go out with the plan of him playing his position while I tell girls that Mike needs to practice his Spanish. … Read more
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Chupe + Causa = Lovely Day
Posted on 14. Nov, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Describing to of my favorite dishes: chupe de camarones and causa.
I eat lunch every day at a menu named Don Santiago. They haven’t served causa in some time and I’ve been pestering the owner about it. Apparently the cost of lemon skyrocketed, making it too expensive to serve. But the price came back down. When the ladies in the kitchen saw me, they all announced that they had causa … Read more
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News Roundup – Nov 12, 2008
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: News stories from Peru with links. Including a sexy picture of Leysi Suarez on a horse.
Peru ‘to sue Yale for Inca items’
Peru offers Obama hairless dog
In Peru, a Rebellion Reborn
Naked model faces jail for offending Peru
Magnitude 6 quake strikes southern Peru
Reports: Police hurt, held hostage amid Peru protests
Years after slaughter, Peru opens giant burial pit
Fitch Upgrades Peru to Investment Grade
APEC finance ministers coordinate crisis responses
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Mounting Misti
Posted on 06. Nov, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I climb El Misti, the 5800 m (19,100 ft) volcano and highest point in Arequipa, Peru.With a sprained ankle!
I climbed Misti over the weekend. El Misti is a 5800 meter volcano visible from anywhere in Arequipa. Actually, at 5822 m (19,100 ft), it is one of the highest points in Peru.
The guides’ fees were 35 soles ($11) per person. A group of thirty – including our group of a dozen – met in Plaza de Armas at 7:30am on Saturday. From there, the guides contracted a bus to drive us as close to the mountain as the bus carrying thirty could drive along the unpaved road. At that point, we got off the bus with all our stuff and started our journey. Stuff to carry includes warm clothes, food, water, a tent and sleeping bag. Climbing Misti is a two-day affair and requires spending the night at the halfway point. … Read more
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