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On November 1st a lot of Peruvians celebrate All Saints Day. Today the streets were full with flower vendors so that people could buy fresh flowers to bring to their loved ones who have passed on. Many families will bake bread, spend the day together and visit the cemeteries where friends and family members have been buried. Having moved out of my host family’s house I was not able to participate in… Read More

The earth stood still today, When we heard of your fall. You were a son to some, and a friend to all. Your smile and your laughter Filled each room to the rafter. Not a day went by Without giving your best try, but now all that’s left is the temptation to cry. To mourn or to celebrate? I think you’d choose the latter, and crack a beer to commemorate. A life… Read More