Semana Santa
2008-03-22, Cajamarca, Peru. By: fizzlepops

There are very few environmental volunteers from my group with beautiful mountain sites...i am not one of them. Like most of the other volunteers, my site is in the dry forest in the coastal zone. M...

Basketballin´ in the campo
2007-05-27, Cajamarca, Peru. By: DJTWist0

Much has happened within the last week. It is like as though when I got back to Sorochuco, people collectively have realized why I am here and have begun to approach me for projects. This is a fantas...

Border crossings and stuffed dogs
2007-05-15, Cajamarca, Peru. By: DJTWISt0

I am in Peru. It´s pretty much the same. The fanfare I was expecting from the people who don´t know me hasn´t exactly come yet, but when I make it to Sorochuco tomorrow, I´m sure there will be this h...

Now I can´t get this latex paint out of my hair and eyebrows
2007-02-20, Cajamarca, Peru. By: djtwist0

This entry is written from the comfort of an internet cabina in Celendin at 8:13pm on Monday, February 19th. This past weekend was Carnaval, which is truly an event to be experienced once and I have n...

hikin and englishin
2007-02-19, Cajamarca, Peru. By: djtwist0

I did try to get to an internet Cabina in Cajamarca when I rolled up to the city earlier on this week but due to the massive influx of tourists here to douse each other with paint and bodily fluids, I...

Peruvian Science and fishing for chicken
2007-01-13, Cajamarca, Peru. By: djtwist0

I am currently in Cajamarca. The sun is shining furiously and errands were run today, making me feel nice and productive, which is a good thing. Last week while walking home from the health post I ...

Class is over
2006-11-26, Cajamarca, Peru. By: DJTwist0

I have taken the oath and sworn my loyalty to the federal government of the United States. I will uphold the constitution, protect the country against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and will hold...

A trail of Glitter and snakes
2006-11-05, Cajamarca, Peru. By: DJTwist0

This entry will probably not be as culturally-inspired, as it has been a bit of a funk week, infused with some interesting scenes. Tuesday was Halloween. Peruvians do not consider Halloween to be ...

A long-overdue week in Cajamarca
2006-10-31, Cajamarca, Peru. By: DJTwist0

so its halloween and i am finally back in Santa Eulalia. Have been away in the campo for 8 days following around a few volunteers who are currently at their sites. Us health people had the opportuni...