Chicha

elements, processions with traditional dances and music, fireworks and lots of alcohol. The otherwise somewhat introvert Bolivians – at least in the highlands – open up as soon as they participate in a parade to honor the Virgin, or have drunk some chichas, an alcoholic, homemade drink made of corn. I really enjoyed visiting and traveling to Bolivia. To me Bolivia was one of the best places I have ever been to due the cold nice weather they have…

Upon investigation, Tello concluded the Paracas culture used an artificial preservation technique that he formulated because of a suspected carbonization of the bundles. Tello inferred that there was a form of incineration that the Paracas people used in their preservation (Guillén 2004) and concluded that this may have been ceremonial or accidental. Yet, in a study by Yacovleff and Muelle, they argue that mummification was caused by natural desiccation (Vreeland Jr 1998). They cite the aridity…

Journalist Garrett Mitchell, in his article featured in AZ Central’s The Republic, “Arizona trooper who saved teen sex-trade victim: 'No one should be trafficked,'” covers a case of sex-trafficking within the Central Arizona area. Mitchell’s purpose is to make the issue of the presence of sex trade apparent and that it is happening among us. The writer’s tone informs citizens of the Arizona area of this true story as well as cautioning citizens towards trafficking and the reality of such crimes…

Panama is a very surprising country, including for the food. Indeed, because of the diversity of cultures, Panamanian cooking mixes elements which come from different countries. For example, you can feel the American influence through the local cheesecake, or the Argentinian and Colombian influence when you have what they call “empanadas” or the Peruvian influence through what became one of the most famous meals of Central America, the “ceviche”. It’s almost impossible to be disappointed when…

The farmers, mostly commoners, planted corn, cotton, quinoa, potatoes, and okra. The favorite foods of the Incas were dried potatoes called “chuno.” Also, a crowd favorite, was the “chicha” or beer made from corn. The women or girls were responsible for preparing and getting the food. They ate two meals a day, one in the morning and another at night. COmmoners mostly ate corn, potatoes, other vegetables, and quinoa. Chili peppers was…

Molly was truly a toxic friend. At the time, we were tied to the hip. I didn’t think anything could possibly tear us apart. Surprisingly, it wasn’t anything like time, or other people that created a distance between us. Simply put, I just realized how awful of a person she was to have in my life. It only took me to be on the brink of death to realize it. I typically wasn’t the type to go partying all the time. Inevitably, a friend dragged me to one, despite my protests. It wasn’t all bad though,…

The Colombian Sport of Throwing Rocks at Gunpowder Betwixt the three countries of Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama lays a wonderfully unique country titled the Republic of Colombia, also referred to as simply Colombia. Aside from its current president holding a Nobel Peace Prize from 2016, this country has a lot to offer. Colombia has a beautiful diversity of different landscapes and people. The two most alluring gems of Colombia that seem to stand out in most people's’ minds are Shakira and the…

Bachelet, who will take office for her second nonconsecutive term on March 11, inherits a divided country from current President Sebastián Piñera. (She also preceded him as president from 2006 to 2010.) Chile’s fast-growing economy, stable currency and low unemployment (5.82 percent as of October 2013) are the envy of Latin America, but the country has seen its share of social upheaval, centering demands for better education options and protests against inequality. "The social and political…

Ultimately when thinking in a similar way to the Inca, can lead towards the start on describing the heartland of the Inca Empire. Therefore, with Virachoca attempting to conquer more land and build the empire. As well as with the help from Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, who attempted to have sovereignty over the Cuzco Valley, he defeated the Chancas. Consequently led to the expansion of the Inca Empire, which begins with the discussion on Cuzco. Cuzco is a small city located in a high mountain, which…

I interviewed a woman who is a neighbor and friend; we attend the same church together. She is always sharing these fantastic empanadas with everyone, and I wanted to know her more in-depth. Food always brings people together. She allowed a 45-minute recorded interview, which went fine. An audio tape recording via a microphone during the interview process brought an impersonal component for both of us, a tad awkward, there were deep feelings she shared toward the end of the interview that was…