Intersections
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A Utah Peruvian Engineer and Controversy over El Niño
Jorge Manrique Prieto a Peruvian engineer who lives in Utah, United States, has predicted a devastating EL Niño event this…
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Salt Lake City and Cuzco Origin Stories
One curious thing about the planet is how climate and weather mirror each other from across the equator. While initially…
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A Weight Problem II
“My gordita!” was a term of endearment, yet the idea of being fat has changed from being endearing to being…
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A Procession of the Lord of Miracles in Utah
The poster on the door of the Peruvian shop announced in bold letters Procesión del Señor de los Milagros. It…
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The Adventure of Flea Markets and the Baratillo
Where would you find a radiator from a ’68 Ford next to computer hard drives next to children’s toys? A…
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The Magic of Popcorn
Popcorn. The very idea means a celebration, even if it is a small one of taking a night off and…
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A New Wave of Latina Feminism
Yesterday I asked for a private hotel room in a rural Andes mountain town. The old man smiled saying, “Linda…
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The Mama Llama Departs
“Llamallamallamallama” Anna Dewdney loved driving by the neighbor’s fields each morning on the way to school. Her children were enthralled…
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Toasted Corn Joins Cusco and the united States
We breezed through the local gas station, looking for a quick drink and a snack. I quickly spied a childhood…
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National Parks Challenged Here and There
To whom does the land in a country belong? Does it belong to businesses, individuals or does it belong to…
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