Saturday, 3 July 2010

Spuds R-us - La cuna de las Papas


Peru is the cradle of potatoes , you can find more 100 variaties in many shapes and colours. I got in trouble for taking these shots at the super market, cause they have a no photo policy, even though it was'nt potsed anywhere. I was let off after I flashed my press card.

Perú es el lugar de origen de las papas. Pasando por un super no pude resistir la tentación de sacar unas fotos de las distintas variedades que allí tenían. Hay mas de 100 tipos de tubérculos a lo largo de los Andes.
Después de sacar las fotos vino un guardita de seguridad a imponer su autoridad, diciendo que no se podia sacar fotos en el super y exigiendo que borrace las imagenes, cuando le dije que era fotógrafo profesional, se puso mas terco, entonces pedì hablar con el gerente y le expliqué que si no ponían un cartel explicando que no se pueden tomar fotos, no tienen ningún derecho de amonestar a las personas a posteriori. Al final me salí con la mia, pero siempre me recordaré de la mirada de resentimiento del guardia de seguridad...

Thursday, 1 July 2010

The Machu Pichu



Talk about far away places, Take a 20hr bus ride from Lima to Cusco, another 4hr very expensive train ride and a 15 min bus to get to this amazing site. I have to say that it's worth it. I was very lucky to hit some nice sunny days on my stay in Cusco, mostly cuz I went on the dry season. If you go during the summer (Dec to March) you might not be so fortunate. I´ve heard stories of people that did the Inca trail at thee longest length which takes 7 days, only to find the Machu Pichu immersed in thick clouds on a wet and gloomy day.

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Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Cusco, Imperial City


Cusco is Peru. there you'll find Inca and spanish colonial wonders

Elaborated doorways and balconies


Street names are very funny, some are in Quechua, the native language.

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Sunday, 13 June 2010

At the Inka Market


Alpaca, Vicuña, Llama. Don´t be fooled by the labels. The colours are very atractive, price changes according to your face...








Thursday, 10 June 2010

C.C.C. (Cool,Colour,Contrast)


Yes I'm in Lima now. I took this one with my pocket Polraoid, I just loved the contrast

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

the view from Serra da Cantareira


If you ever go to Sao Paulo (Brazil). Do the extra 30 clicks and stay somewhere in the Serra da Cantareira, for some great views and clean air.




Monday, 31 May 2010

10 hrs in Mexico City


On my way down to Brazil, I stopped 12hs in Mexico City. One of my favourite places. Good wheather, friendly folk and tacos.


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