Last weekend, I participated in a huatia event with some of my gringo friends and their coworkers. Huatia is a tradition that dates back to the days when the Incan Empire was more than just some stones serving as the façade of a hotel. It is an event where potatoes and other food are cooked [...][...]
Posts Tagged ‘food’
Without Corn There is No Country (Sin Maíz No Hay País)
“Maíz is life, it is happiness, it is parties, it is everything,” said Raúl, a campesino from the state of Hidalgo who we interviewed at the “¿Transgénicos? No, Gracias.” conference this week in Guadalajara. “When the contaminated [genetically modified] corn came into our are[...]
Five Things to Think About When Choosing Your Volunteer Location
A few weeks ago I posted my top 10 suggestions on how to be a successful long-term volunteer. Number 8 was to make sure you are honest with yourself about what kind of environment you can work in. This is important if you plan to come for an extended amount of time. If you are [...][...]
