According to one version of Inca history, when Cusi Yupanqui defeated the invading Chancay people and drove them from Cusco, he started a period of conquest that would soon reach over two thousand miles along the Pacific Coast of South America. He gave himself a new name as leader of… Read more“Personal Interlude 1: Pachakuteq”
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A Night at the Faire
In my previous trips to Peru, I’ve gone to a faire that has been held in the nearby Parque de la Exposición. It’s a pretty big park built expressly to add culture to the city. It has several art museums, and a nice fountain. There are also amphitheaters and even… Read more“A Night at the Faire”
You Almost Hit Me! Take Me to the Pizza Hut!
A little bit of non-linear storytelling here: before the homeless guy incident below, we had decided to get some American-style cuisine. Namely, KFC. I looked up the nearest KFC/Pizza Hut in Lima (they have double stores, like Hardee’s and Red Burrito). It’s on the way to the museum we work… Read more“You Almost Hit Me! Take Me to the Pizza Hut!”
How to Eat for Free (and Safely) in Peru
On weekends I like to visit the Metro and stock up on things like snacks and tea. I grab a cheap lunch there as well since they have many little booths of food. Today I went to the good ol’ Chinese food booth. For 4 soles (around $1.25), I had… Read more“How to Eat for Free (and Safely) in Peru”
Adventures in Supermarketry
Sunday was spent recovering from the trip to Chupacigarro/Caral, but we did have another adventure in the city as well. I slept in and missed breakfast but agreed to meet the students at the Metro, one of the giant supermarket chains in Peru. At least, that’s what I thought we… Read more“Adventures in Supermarketry”
omgwtfbbq
Tonight at the Villa Rica, I wanted to go to an internet cafe and surf the internet a little before turning in for the night. I asked the hostel night staffer downstairs where the nearest one was. He offered to show us (Beckie was there too) so we left the… Read more“omgwtfbbq”
Todo está bien
I am posting this from a rather dirty internet cafe in Lima, Peru. I had a whole post written but my PC running Windows 98 wouldn´t read it. When I get it to work somehow, this will be replaced by a harrowing account of travelling from St. Louis to Lima… Read more“Todo está bien”
Soy! Soy!
A few months ago I invested some of my savings in the stock market. My portfolio is a whopping 5 shares in several different companies. I’d rather not divulge too much about my financial information on the internets but I’ll toss out a tidbit: one of my companies is Apple…. Read more“Soy! Soy!”
I took a bit of time but some pics of our trip to St. Louis from a few weeks back are now up on Flickr. It’s a must see if you like millipedes or penguins. Kristin has some photos too, including the soon-to-be classic where a penguin bites her camera!… Read more“”
How My Dissertation is Going: Part One in a Long Series
The past week has been full of numbers. I’ve been examining the relationship between femur length and stature, hoping to find a sound way to estimate the latter with the former. Regression is the way to go, but what kind? Most studies have settled on linear regression but there is… Read more“How My Dissertation is Going: Part One in a Long Series”