10 Things About Peru
Published by ashley on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 8:54 AMLydia at Renewed Day by Day has put up a meme of 10 quirky facts about your state. Beth answered it in the previous post about her adopted state of Texas.
Now, I love memes so I immediately knew I wanted to be a part of this one. However, I saw that Lydia tagged Susan to do one for Georgia, and I didn't want to take the wind out of Susan's sails, so I decided to pick a different place. Most of you probably 
don't know much about the country of Peru in South America (where I grew up), so I'll enlighten you:
1. There are two national languages in Peru: Spanish and Aymara. The latter is a descendant of the ancient Incan language. Most of the population speaks Spanish, though.
2. A native and popular drink of Peru is called "Chicha Morada". The Incas used it as a sacred drink, and it was fermented. The non-fermented drink is also very popular today. It is made from purple corn, and usually things like cinnamon, apples, and pineapple are added to give it a sweet taste.
3. Peru is the home of the modern potato - discovered and spread throughout the world by the Spaniards when they invaded and conquered Peru in the late 1500s. Peruvians often have both rice and potatoes at their main meals.
4. Peru is one of the few countries in the world where Coca-Cola has a presence and is not the most popular soft drink. (I read somewhere once that there is only one other country - Sweden, I think - but I can't find the source now to verify.) This is due to the enormous popularity of Inca Kola, a local soft drink that is bright yellow and tastes like bubble gum. At many restaurants, it is the only soft drink available. (In 1999, Coca-Cola purchased the brand of Inca Kola.)
5. Peru was a colony of Spain from 1532 until 1824, when it gained independence following several rebellions. Peruvians celebrate their independence day on July 28. They call it the "veinte-ocho".
6. Peru has three major regions: the desert (narrow strip along the west coast), the Andes Mountains (in the middle, dividing the country), and the Amazon jungle (bordering with Brazil). The capital of Peru (Lima) and where I lived was located in the desert. It never rained the entire 9 years I was there.
7. Peru's Andean region is known for being the home of some members of the camelid family: the llama, the alpaca, and the vicuña. The llama is used as a pack animal and for meat, helping the farmers in the mountains. The alpaca is known for its soft and warm fleece. The vicuña was in danger of being extinct due to its fleece being the world's most valuable natural fiber. Peru is also home to the Andean Condor, the world's largest flying bird.
8. Cuy is a delicacy in the Andes of Peru. It is compared to rabbit, and it's very economical to raise. What is it exactly? I'm sorry for all of you who love them as pets... but cuy is "guinea pig".
9. Paddington the Bear is from "darkest Peru". Apparently, his aunt lives in a Home for Retired Bears in Lima.
10. The city of Lima has roughly 8.2 million people. The entire city relies on the Rimac River for potable water. If you look at the picture, you will be surprised - and understand why we couldn't drink the water the entire time we were there. :-)
Thanks for jumping in and sharing about your home "country."
BTW, What years did you live there? And what led you to live there with your family? I thought it was missions related but I couldn't remember.
I never actually tried cuy but I have heard it's good. My favorite Peruvian meal is anticuchos - beef heart shish-kabob. Our maid used to make this one juice that I really miss - maracuya juice. I miss a lot of the foods from Peru! I should learn to cook them myself so I can have Peruvian meals here. :-)
Susan: I hated Inca Kola till I returned to the States. Now out of memory, I will drink it when I get my hands on it. I totally understand people not liking it, if you understand the national pride associated with it. :-) I should take you and Hannah to the Peruvian restaurant near my house sometime. Let me know some Saturday when you're both free. :-)
Anticuchos were very delicious. I so wanted to try cuy, but wasn't able to. And, yes, rice and potatoes at most meals - hence the 15 lbs weight gain while I was there!! :-) I thought Chicha Morada was pretty good. It was very pretty. :-) And Inca Kola wasn't that great, but then I'm not much of a soda person anyway.
Yes, yes, Ashley, what a good idea for us three go to the Peruvian restaurant sometime together! What fun. We'll have to plan that sometime. Not next Saturday. I think Susan has other plans. ;-)
and while i very much enjoy my cuy i have to say anticuchos are, by far, my favorite peruvian food.
excellent, entry. i must say.
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