A Trip to the Mall

I went to Moleno's yesterday, Cusco's version of Watford's Harlequin shopping centre. You usually go there if you need the odd Osho DVD, plastic toilet seat, or RayBan lookalike sunglasses. It's overall your average shopping experience really; price-scammers and pick-pockets, but hey, I kinda like it.

On the way, you meet Pachacutec; he was the guy who pretty much started the whole Inca Empire thing. It was during his reign that many of the famous sites, such as Sacsayhuaman and Koricancha, were constructed; as well as, planning the Puma shape into the city streets.

Find out more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachacuti

I forget how I'm living in a city, that not only is the water undrinkable from the tap, but there are daily, and quite frighteningly, water shortages. every night. 

Even worse is seeing where the water comes from.

I dont think Peru is worse than any other country. Every person effectively pollutes. Some, however, are better at hiding it than others. Open sewers are a dead giveaway of the problem. A picture says a thousand words. I guess that is for what sewers really are,

2013

Poorest People from Peru

I'm not sure how marking one year since last positing, with a post with the title Poorest from Peru is going to sound. But I've been meaning to post this for a long time and quite frankly, it was the first thing I saw.

Nevertheless, it's still an important post. 

A sad tale about Peru, but happy one about me.

I was reminded today of how important it is, to remember things. 

My words may not have improved, but perhaps I'm not being very modest either.

The point is; here are some of the poorest people you'll ever meet.

Everytime you pass them, think about how lucky you are, 

and then, atleast, you'll be doing them a favour.

Note: 1 sole (thats 25p or €.20 or $0.40 to you) was donated to each.

Signed: Vardo