9/27/07

A heart-stopping promotion. Literally.

Potato chips that come with a free pack of mayo. What a novel marketing idea.

Who could resist this healthy pairing?

Viva!

- Cristal

9/24/07

My first road rash


displayed prominently in the foreground.

And, the beautiful salt pans of Moras, Peru in the background.

Viva!

- Cristal

9/22/07

In Peru, the earth shook over a month ago.


Just over a month has passed since a devastating 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the central coast of Peru, killing up to 500 and leaving up to 60,000 thousand without basic shelter. Having made Peru home for the last 3 months, this crisis has stayed top of mind for me as the news media has long since moved on.

There's an incredible organization, Architecture for Humanity, that remains on the scene long after initial relief efforts are winding up in crisis areas to implement long term sustainable design and reconstruction efforts. Check out how AFH has coordinated projects from New Orleans to Pakistan... and then support their "Peru Earthquake Reconstruction Appeal" if you can.

While actual design and construction may not begin for a 3-6 months, Architecture for Humanity welcomes you to donate today to help provide funds for the upcoming long term rebuilding.

Gracias... and Viva!

- Cristal

Here's brief update about the Peru Earthquake Reconstruction Appeal from the AFH September newsletter.
Looks like they've raised about $1000 since the quake and are looking to raise $10,000.


9/17/07

Las Aguas Rule #3: Always Carry a Machete, it makes you look dangerous.



Who would've thought this rule would ever really apply.

Volunteering for 2-weeks at the Picaflor conservation station 8-hours up the Rio Tambopata (in the southern Peruvian amazon) i was never without my trusty big knife.

Viva! - Cristal

9/15/07

How much is ad space here*?


*Bus shelter on the Inca Jungle Trail, somewhere between Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes, Peru.

9/8/07

Meet the chef: The Sun


In the Elqui Valley, just east of La Serena, Chile, I ate a yummy solar-cooked lunch.
The Sun cooks up a mean El Cabrito (that's goat).

Green sure is everywhere these days.


Viva!
- Cristal