Monthly Archives: August 2010
THE LAND OF FRUITS… AND FOOTBALL
(Version française plus bas) Papaya, mandarins, maracuyá, guanabana, banana, avocado, oranges, lemons, grape, apples, pears, watermelon… Fruits can be found in one specific area of the market, football shoes and wellington boots in another, while pork meat with potatoes or … Continue reading
A MARKET MORE INTERNATIONAL THAN IT LOOKS
(Version française plus bas) At the farmers’ market you find more than you think you would: all types of grain, huge bags of potatoes, chicken heads and legs… People use those chicken body parts to flavor their daily soup. The … Continue reading
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AN AIR OF ANCIENT GREECE
(Version française plus bas) The Greek muses of El Paseo de las Musas make it a nice stroll for passers-by, a quiet retreat to read the newspaper- or classified ads, and a poetic environment for rendezvous. UN AIR DE GRECE … Continue reading
COLD WEATHER’S GOOD FOR BUSINESS
(Version française plus bas) In Otavalo, the poncho industry is a serious business. With so many people flooding through town every weekend, and so many tourists willing to bring a typical souvenir back home, Otavaleños simply must have a vast … Continue reading
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A GLIMPSE OF QUECHUA LIFE
(Version française plus bas) When the women have a moment to spare, they dedicate themselves to the art of chicra, which consists of plaiting dyed straw into bags or key chains. While the children are at school, they sometimes go … Continue reading
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PIOUS ENTERTAINEMENT
(Version française plus bas) Every Sunday night, the evangelical church of Nisag is full. For about two hours, groups of women, men, adults and children follow one another singing or dancing in between prayers. Many young men seem shy or … Continue reading
QUECHUA: SIMPLE, AUTHENTIC
(Version française plus bas) In the Quechua village of Nisag near Alausi, life is simple and authentic. Villagers get up at 4.00 am and spend the day in the fields to be back home at 5.00 pm. The rule of … Continue reading
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“WITCH DOCTOR’S MARKET”
(Version française plus bas) At the market El Mercado Modelo, you will find all types of medicinal herbs and treatments to relieve all sorts of physical pain, to get healthier and stronger or attain sexual pleasure, and more… Such as … Continue reading
A FEW STATUES IN QUITO
Quelques unes des nombreuses statues qui parsèment la ville de Quito
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