The only exception was a group of women from the church in Arequipa who fed them one night. The kids were very much encouraged at every meal to eat everything on their plates, so as not to offend.
And, yes, to answer the biggest question, Holly tried cuy. (Google this, if you must!) Wisely, she didn't choose it for her meal, preferring instead to taste from another's plate. But she liked it!
Fried guinea pig on a plate
Breakfasts were typically eaten at the hotel dining room, including ham and eggs (she passed), bread, and her new favorite fruit, granadilla. The fleshy seeds are scooped out and eaten with a spoon.
No drinking water! She knew her favorite would be Inca Kola, which she'd already sampled at home.
They ate one meal at a mall food court. A couple of people were quick to say that Peruvian Burger King is nothing like what we are used to.
She sampled cheese ice cream and loved it.
They ate a lot of chicken. And french fries.
One restaurant in particular had a stunning view of the ever-present El Misti.
At a buffet, some of the kids tried fried blood. Holly had it on her plate, but before she could eat it, the translators came through and told them not to. She's still disappointed she didn't taste it earlier!
She brought chocolate home for us to share. (It lasted about 3 minutes, as you can imagine.) She's encouraging me to begin cooking Peruvian style food, and I may just take her up on it. Chicken, though; no rodents.
4 comments:
this is why im glad to live in america, advice maybe a warning at the top for those who have weak stomachs, good thing i dont. fried blood, whats the texture
For all of Holly's stomach troubles, she had NO problems at all traveling. She got sick one of the first mornings there, but that wasn't unusual within the group and probably wasn't food related (since it only happened once).
hanks for the interesting tour.
Not sure about all the strange food though.
B.
We've eaten at chain restaurants in other countries too and they're definitely NOT the same!
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