Friday, May 26, 2006


More dancing...my feet hurt at the end of the night. It seemed that ever guy wanted to dance with the gringa. Posted by Picasa

Grandma Posted by Picasa

The grandpa (who was a little drunk and serenaded us with a song) Posted by Picasa

The gas container on the ground held strawberry flavored chicha Posted by Picasa

My own giant personal cerveza Posted by Picasa

They kept getting the people to move to the side to take a picture of me Posted by Picasa

Dancing (more like just moving your feet) Posted by Picasa

My full costume Posted by Picasa

Trying to hide in the grass to use the bathroom Posted by Picasa

Making sure it fits well Posted by Picasa

After the ceremony, the grandmother makes a speech and gifted me with traditional clothing...a hat, a skirt, and a shawl Posted by Picasa

The poor girl looked like a blind stylist had cut her hair Posted by Picasa

Her cousin cutting her hair Posted by Picasa

Everyone takes a turn coming up and putting money in the plate. You give money to be able to cut her hair. Posted by Picasa

The first cut of her hair Posted by Picasa

I had to stand up in front of all of these people and give a speech to start the haircutting. I was a bit nervous Posted by Picasa

Finishing the meal off with a bit of warm pisco...it is tradition. Posted by Picasa

Enjoying the meal Posted by Picasa

After soup and cookies and candy, they served fresh pig. My plate was larger than anyone else's and I am sad to say that I did not finish it. Posted by Picasa

This is a fairly big house for the area, I have been in a lot smaller Posted by Picasa

Bulls on the roof for protection and luck Posted by Picasa

Norka with her dad Posted by Picasa

She was not very happy... Posted by Picasa

Courtyard Posted by Picasa

Tuesday, May 16, 2006


The mother of Norka and her daughter, and her sister and daugther Posted by Picasa