From the outside, the complex didn’t appear very large; it was a medium sized park, contained by metal fences. Once inside, the ambiance changed, and suddenly the place seemed like an entirely different world, full of activity. There were various pavilions, covered by giant, permanent, metal overhangs, and each pavilion was packed with pop-up restaurants, … More Mistura 2015
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
Yellow is the lucky color for New Year’s in Peru. According to tradition, anyone who wears yellow underwear going into the New Year will have luck the entire year. But, the underwear has to be brand new, and it’s better if the underwear were received as a gift. Any more yellow that one can wear … More Ringing in the New Year
Birthdays are a funny thing. I often find myself asking someone how it feels to be X-years-old on their birthday, as if they would feel any different than the day before. No, we usually don’t wake up and all of the sudden feel our age, feel wiser or even feel like we’ve physically changed. But, … More Happy birthday to me
Brittany McGee 