An Inca Root Cellar
Just up the mountain from our house is an old Inca storage facility. It's not on any of the tourist maps, and I can't even find what it was called. Our AirBnB host told us about it while explaining what to see in the area. Apparently the positioning on the mountain and the cool breezes that blow at that elevation combined with the thick stone walls allow it to keep food cool over the summer.
On the way up we walked past the coolest house I have seen here so far... it looks like something out of a Dr. Suess fantasy. The entire house looks to be built out of concrete, including the domed roof. I don't think there is a right angle anywhere; everything is curved and organic looking.
After the walk, we headed into Urubumba to hit the market and do some more exploring. For lunch I wanted trout, but was overruled by the kids and so we hit a Chifa restaraunt for lunch. It was not great, although the wonton soup was OK.
Next door to the Chifa was a sign advertising Sopa Moron (Moron Soup). Not sure if it is made for or of idiots. We should have tried that instead of Chifa, in my not so humble opinion.
Later that day we ran into a parade of children. Apparently this is the 30th anniversary of the local school, so each grade was doing a dance presentation in Plaza de Armas. We followed them to the plaza and watched the first few grades. Peruvian kids really know how to dance. Even the grade 1 kids had what must have been about a 10 minute dance performance, with lots of intricacies and costumes. I don't think Canadian schools would even attempt something that long for even the higher grades.
On the way up we walked past the coolest house I have seen here so far... it looks like something out of a Dr. Suess fantasy. The entire house looks to be built out of concrete, including the domed roof. I don't think there is a right angle anywhere; everything is curved and organic looking.
After the walk, we headed into Urubumba to hit the market and do some more exploring. For lunch I wanted trout, but was overruled by the kids and so we hit a Chifa restaraunt for lunch. It was not great, although the wonton soup was OK.
Next door to the Chifa was a sign advertising Sopa Moron (Moron Soup). Not sure if it is made for or of idiots. We should have tried that instead of Chifa, in my not so humble opinion.
Later that day we ran into a parade of children. Apparently this is the 30th anniversary of the local school, so each grade was doing a dance presentation in Plaza de Armas. We followed them to the plaza and watched the first few grades. Peruvian kids really know how to dance. Even the grade 1 kids had what must have been about a 10 minute dance performance, with lots of intricacies and costumes. I don't think Canadian schools would even attempt something that long for even the higher grades.
I hope you are learning to dance too, Wyatt!!! Maybe give us some lessons when you get back!
ReplyDeleteHe was so impressed with Peruvian kids...dancing is in their blood! Lol
DeleteMoron soup! You are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteWyatt, your posts are so entertaining :) you should write more ;p
ReplyDeleteI love these little sites away from the tourists. By my father in law's house there is a shrine no tourists know about, it's my favourite, it's old, so secluded and peaceful in the woods...
ReplyDelete