Finally, Cruisin' down the Amazon with my new friends:
I also added two new videos:
Cuy, better known as Guinea Pig here in the states, is a traditional Peruvian dish that is usually served on big holidays. My brother and I decided to give it a go on New Year's Eve when we were in Cuzco. We ordered two - one fried and the other broiled. They tasted a bit gamey (especially the broiled) but I must say I would definitely try it again! If you're squemish about eating food that looks like animals, you might want to skip this video. Consider yourself warned!
The next video is from a small village we visited, where one of the craftsmen showed us how to make blowguns. He started by hollowing out a specific type of tree (similar to bamboo, but stronger) using a red-hot metal rod. Then he used a knive to whittle the darts. A puff of cotton glued to the end of the dart gave it some weight, and that's basically it. The bulb on the end is a gord that (traditionally) held the poison (sorry - didn't get any this trip!) We were even able to take them home with us!
I still have a few more videos to go through, so stay tuned for more uploads!
Posted by Peter Eskow on 12/30/2004 in Trips
I've been to Canada MANY times, but never really documented my travels with any pictures.
Posted by Peter Eskow on 12/27/2008 in Destinations
Between Brussels and Bruges, we sampled so many libations I needed a separate gallery just to hold all the pictures. Cheers!
Posted by Peter Eskow on 12/30/2004 in Destinations
A couple pictures from my trips to Montreal and Toronto
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