David and Johnny

As I peered into the almost full colectivo, I judged each empty seat by how comfortable I thought it would be. Normally, I’m not too picky, but I had a slight headache and my mouth was in pain after an emergency trip to the dentist to replace my permanent retainer that had half-popped-out two days … More David and Johnny

A Tale of Two Toasts

A toast. It’s a simple gesture, yet it can mean so much. We offer toasts to good health, to celebrate important events, to honor those not with us; the list goes on. Toasting is an extremely important part of Peruvian culture. Even in a normal day, it’s custom to cheers to a drinking companions’ health. … More A Tale of Two Toasts