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Ingapirca |
June
5, 2001 - Ingapirca, Ecuador |
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For
being so close to the equator,
Ingapirca is surprisingly chilly. But the warmth of our
hosts, Jose and Asoura, more than made up for the climate.
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general, the people were extremely shy and timid towards
strangers. But beneath their protective shells were
bundles of smiling curiosity. |
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Every
morning we were treated to a parade of school kids and
women shepherding their farm animals down the dusty
road in front of our temporary home. The long road was
the only access to the large co-op farm and the tiny
schoolhouse. |
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For
the second time in Ecuador
I was treated to cuy for dinner. Yes, guinea pig again!
And again, very tasty! We also ate a lot of choclo, a hearty
and chewy form of native corn that is a staple in the area. |
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Most of the indigenous groups in this country can
be distinguished by their distinctive hats. This region
has customs that go along with their headwear. The
womens' felt bowlers come with two dangling balls;
either on the front or the back. Front or back indicates
marital status. I won't tell you which is which. You're
on your own when you come to visit.
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Our
hosts went all out to share their customs and their countryside
with us. We got tours of nearby villages as well as mountains
and lakes. A lengthy expedition to a secluded lake did not
yield as much fish as we had hoped but the views were spectacular.
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