The New York Times’ Inge Sheve reports on an underdog contender for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. He’s 38-year-old Roberto Carcelen, a surfer and runner from Peru, who hopes to become the best cross-country skiier in South America, as well as his country’s first Olympic cross-country skier. (Carcelen trains in Seattle, where he lives with his [...]
Peruvian Cross-Country Skier Sets Sights on 2010 Games, Reports NY Times
January 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Sports
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Surquillo Market No. 1
January 8th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Food & Dining
The photo above was taken in Surquillo Market No. 1, in Miraflores. The vendor is arranging her eggplants and tomatoes as the day winds down.
Peruvians prefer to prepare their meals from fresh fruits and vegetables, rather than buy canned, frozen or processed foods.
Doing so it more economical and tasty, Peruvians agree. As an added bonus, [...]
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