Friday, October 25, 2013

"Kintu" — La Cumbre La Paz Bolivia

A "Kintu" is a trilogy of coca leaves that lifts one's prayers into the wind for Pachamama (mother earth) to transform into reality... El “k’intu” forma parte en las diversas ofrendas a las deidades ancestrales... Jallalla! 
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La Hoja Sagrada (The Sacred Leaf)



La Sagrada Hoja (The Sacred Leaf): The coca leaf is believed to have an essential spirituality which empowers Andeans to contact their nature gods like Mother Earth (Pacha Mama) Andes (Apus) Sun God (Inti Taya) Moon God (Mama Quilla) among others... for centuries considered miraculous for its curative properties. Also, makes the freshest Mate de Coca (Coca Tea) available anywhere.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

More than One Way to Skin a Trout!

































A fishmonger in a landlocked country? Well, take into consideration that nearby Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and is, also, the world’s highest navigable lake. Situated at 3,810 m above sea level, the lake nutures king-fish, mauri, the boga, suche, ispy and carachi.

Helping me wade through the options, Lidia is my fishmonger in the Rodriguez Farmer´s Market of La Paz, Bolivia. Even though young, she´s been at it years. Taught the business by her mother, the pair continue to work side-by-side selling a full variety of lake fishes al fresco. Most popular are the trout which were introduced in 1939. 

Lidia makes it look easy to skin a trout and her skill amazes me everytime. She advises that without gloves it´s impossible. I prefer to think it´s just impossible and leave it to the professionals... Simply select a fish and in moments it´s boned, skinned and wrapped to go... destined for great things like lemon and cilantro and a glass of white (Cousiño-Macul Sauvignon Gris).
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