Meaning Pachamanca comes from the Quechua words: pacha = Earth manca = pot. (1) As these translations imply, the Pachamanca cooking technique involves using the land as an oven and is a traditional Peruvian method[…]

Meaning “Chiriuchu” according to my sweet Peruvian landlady, is Quechua for “cold pepper” or “cold dish”. It is a traditional Peruvian meal eaten during celebrations. It combines foods from different areas of Peru and is[…]

Background I decided to take a long weekend trip, take a little break from work and do what I love doing the most… explore a new and unusual place. Based on the recommendation of a[…]

Many months ago I watched a documentary on the preparation of an Incan rope bridge constructed annually by a local community and made only out of straw and natural fibers.  Everyone in the community chipped[…]

How fitting that we should decide to take a night tour of one of the local cemeteries on Friday the 13th!!! To be honest, I hadn’t even realized the date until someone pointed it out[…]

In an effort to expand our medical program at work our medical specialist, Dr. Waldir, has been busy talking to all of the clinics in the southern valley of Cusco. I’m proud and happy to say[…]

It’s been a while since I have participated in a South American Explorer’s (SAE) Club event. I’ve been terribly busy with work, and other hobbies such as dancing, the gym and reading have taken priority[…]

Background As with the Jungle Trek which I did in July, I was privileged to accompany a group of medical volunteers from the USA while they explored Peru on Worldwide Exotic Adventure’s Mini Adventure Package[…]