El Fajo It was beyond clear it was time to pay up. The surrounding murmur grew quiet as he reached into his pocket. He pulled out a bundle of cash, ten thousand, twenty thousand at least. He held a cigarette in his teeth, the blue smoke curling up and around the brim of his StetsonContinue reading “The Argentina Set”
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The Bolivia Set
El Enejo Bolivians have more of a reason to be angry than most. Despite the recent economic upturn which has led to an impressive reduction in poverty and an increase in living standards (especially for the indigenous populations), Bolivia’s history is one of rampant pillage and plunder. It remains one of the poorest countries inContinue reading “The Bolivia Set”
The Ecuador Set
El Servico Of all the gastronomic experiences in South America, the Ecuadorians will tell you that Ecuador is the best. The cuisine is a fusion between Peruvian and Colombian food with their own twist. Rich meat, Chinese-inspired chifa, tropical fruit, and vegetables – everything has a home on the Ecuadorian dinner table. It’s possible toContinue reading “The Ecuador Set”
The Peru Set
La Arena My dreams had become sand. In them, I tumbled down great dunes, grains being thrown up in plumes behind me, as dry and desiccated as the endless barren vista around me. Sometimes I would be overwhelmed by disorientation, the wind whipping the ancient powder into my eyes and stinging my cheeks. Each particleContinue reading “The Peru Set”
The Colombia Set
El Tráfico The intensity of the traffic in Colombia is startling. There’s aggression in every movement, a seemingly random desire to change lanes, or to stop suddenly and just get out of the car to check your engine or tyres. If you’re waiting to cross the road, the dark cars and yellow taxis speed past,Continue reading “The Colombia Set”
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