Boy am I conspicuous. Even without a mini camcorder I stick out like a sore thumb in Lima. Fortunately I've been here before and generally know where I'm going and what not to do (carry a purse or shoulder bag, talk loudly and arrogantly in English, walk places alone at night, … [Read more...] about Video: Fruit, Vegetables, Fish and Meat at the Surquillo Market in Lima
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Things I Forgot (Cosas que me olvidé?)
I'm in another airport writing this. This trip is a little longer than last week's to Newfoundland. It's also a little more stressful since I just realized I forgot a few things. Not my passport, no, and clearly not my computer, and not even the mallets or music I need for the … [Read more...] about Things I Forgot (Cosas que me olvidé?)
EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
I've recently been published by EnRoute! Here's a link to the article I wrote on eating my way through Lima, Peru. I really miss lucuma...and ceviche. Mostly lucuma. Please click 'share' to spread the article on facebook, twitter or whatever other social media you use to disrupt … [Read more...] about EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
Tant’a Restaurant and the Reign of Gaston Acurio
The story of fine dining in Lima, and cultural food pride in general, all stems from one man. Seems like a very broad statement, but every single person in Peru knows the name Gaston Acurio, and they say it with pride. This man went abroad, studied, hated his course of study, and … [Read more...] about Tant’a Restaurant and the Reign of Gaston Acurio
Gastrographical Map of Peru
Strolling through downtown Lima (the business district with a bunch of museums, not the party district) I ran into a gastrographical museum. I don't think that's a real word. Spellcheck agrees with me, but maybe in Spanish it exists. Anyway, the point is that the museum existed … [Read more...] about Gastrographical Map of Peru
Lima, Peru: The rest of the photos
Museo Larco - the home of ancient figurines, gold, and weapons dating back to long before the Incas. Separate is the erotic room. Ancient Peruvians were big into fertility and laughter. Some things don't change. The buses. You jump on when you see one with a street written on … [Read more...] about Lima, Peru: The rest of the photos
The Bioferia: Organic Markets in Lima
I travel halfway around the world and one of the first things I look for is the organic market. I honestly figured Lima wouldn't have one, being a city with a lot of poverty and an abundance of inexpensive food. Why would people here want an organic market? What's the demographic … [Read more...] about The Bioferia: Organic Markets in Lima
Lima in Pictures, Part 1: The Fruit
Finally I got some photos and will update some previous entries, but here are all the pictures of fruit I took. Not many, I know, but a few interesting ones. Above is a road-side fruit stand in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. These little stands are ubiquitous, standing in … [Read more...] about Lima in Pictures, Part 1: The Fruit
La Puente de los Sospiros and a Peruvian Debut
How did a girl from Montreal get to Lima, Peru? I'm here for the International Festival of the Peruvian Cajon. I barely play cajon. So why am I here? Turns out that cajon blends wonderfully with other instruments, one of those being marimba, of which I play a whole lot more. … [Read more...] about La Puente de los Sospiros and a Peruvian Debut
Imaginary Conversations
When your Spanish isn't perfect you listen for key words - hints at what the speaker is saying. From that you extrapolate the meaning of a sentence, a phrase, a question, or a statement. This can be dangerous and everyone has a moment when they nod and smile but really they were … [Read more...] about Imaginary Conversations