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Cuy anyone? It tastes like fish with the consistency of chicken. yum

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November 29th 2008
Cuy is spanish for Guinea Pig.... and no its not what your thinking. Not the sweet little family pet but the PERUVIAN DELICACY. My first day in Arequipa was spent getting lost with Justin and Kaj fellow volunteers. After being lost and walking along the main road of what seemed like a country town Kaj had a brainwave and decided we would try Cuy. I was enthusiastic to begin with... I mean when ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more