Lunch

Carmens' Birthday

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July 25th 2005
Today was the 'cumpleanos de carmen', and my only full day of teaching this week. When I got back from the school at around 2 pm ish, some of Lolas´friends, and the local priest came around to the house. The rest of the day was spent eating and drinking in honour of Carmen´s birthday. Lola had made some fruity Chicha... really really thick stuff, but very nice. I went to bed feeling the most ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo

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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