I am an American writer who lived in Lima for seven years (2007-2014), where I covered Andean traditions, melting glaciers and daily life in the capital for Miami Herald, MSNBC and Huffington Post. I now live and work in northern Florida where I champion climate change advocacy and compassionate, affordable eldercare.

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2 Comments

  • f2point4

    2009/07/18 at 10:40 am

    It looks stunningly beautiful. Pity about people being left to suffer, as you described on twitter.

    When I go to Peru, I always come back without much left in my suitcase… More effective than taking my things to a charity shop here in the UK!

  • Barb

    2009/07/18 at 5:08 pm

    Good for you, taking things to share w poor Peruvians. They are so appreciative. I hope that your example will inspire others who visit this blog.

    The north-central Andes is in trouble but not nearly as much as the southern Peruvian Andes, from what I have seen on my travels. Farming rhythms have changed around Huaraz due to climate change effects, but people can still grow crops and there is rain. Cusco area (inc. Ausangate), however, is very, very dry, and the farmers there depend more on glacial melt-off.

    I hear things are really bad in Puno and the high altiplano. Has anyone been there lately?