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Fire in Tarapoto
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s been a hot, hot day here in Tarapoto. Two blocks down from the main square, things just got a lot hotter… Black smoke billowing up from a city center...
Man vs. Bat
Posted on March 25, 2012 | 7 CommentsBats are noisy little bastards. Fact. A few weeks ago, a bat took up residence above my ceiling. To be precise, in a little nook right above the head of...
Talking to a Tap in Spanish
Posted on February 21, 2012 | 2 CommentsIf you have arrived at this article after searching for “tap in Spanish,” here is your answer: “tap” (faucet) is grifo in Spain or caño in Peru. “To tap” (strike...
The Happiest Garbage Truck in Peru
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 1 CommentIt’s a good sign when even a nation’s garbage collection system can put a smile on your face, a spring in your step and a happy rhythm in your heart....
Miss San Martin 2011 Video Recap
Posted on January 29, 2012 | 1 CommentYep, even more beauty contest content! It took me hours to upload these Miss San Martin 2011 videos, so I thought I might as well stick them in a blog...
A Sensible Hole in the Road
Posted on January 28, 2012 | 11 CommentsIs this the world’s most determined plant, freshly emerged from what should have been its dark and completely un-photosynthetic tomb? Sadly, no. Despite appearances, this is not the plant kingdom’s...
Miss San Martin 2011
Posted on December 30, 2011 | 1 CommentWith 2011 coming to end, I’ve finally found some time to post some photos of the Miss San Martin 2011 beauty pageant. To be honest, it wasn’t quite as fun...
Perú Mucho Gusto San Martin 2011
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 3 CommentsThe Perú Mucho Gusto San Martin 2011 gastronomic fair was a total success! Well-organized, excellent food and free forks… can’t argue with that. It was a little cloudy on the...
Tarapoto to Host Perú Mucho Gusto 2011
Posted on November 25, 2011 | 3 CommentsCalling all food fans… The Festival Gastronómico Perú Mucho Gusto 2011 is all set to take place in Tarapoto from December 8 to 11. This will be the fourth time...
Miss Teen Tarapoto 2011
Posted on November 18, 2011 | 6 CommentsBeauty pageants are weird. But I kind of like them. I’ve been to two “Miss” competitions in Tarapoto: Miss San Martin 2010 and last weekend’s Miss Teen Tarapoto 2011. The...
