I’ve visited your blog a few times and enjoyed your posts. Tried to post a comment, but your blog system only allows comments from people with gmail accounts.

I see from your blog that you’re on a Fulbright to studythe Indigenista movement (hope I spelled that right). You might want to talk to the regulars and waitors at the Ayllu; the cafe has played a role in nurturing independent thought in Cusco and spreading word about documentary films, etc.

If I could be in Cusco year-round, I’d organize a series of protests outside the Ayllu to draw public attention to the problem with the archbishop’s real-estate dealings. Since you’re there, you might want to spread the word when meeting new people. Surely there must be some people there who would want to pitch in to help save the Ayllu.

James — thanks for stopping by.

Melissa — yeah, the church often can’t resist getting its hands on the gold.

However, undisclosed reliable sources tell us the Bishop of Cusco is praying for some multinational mega-corporation to take over their corner.

Seems like Four-Bucks will be replacing the Ayllu soon enough…

Overpriced café con leche anyone?

and yesterday, the space below Ayllu held the grand opening for Cusco’s first McDonalds.

Shocking.