Food!

People have asked us about the food. It was VERY GOOD! Most of us lost weight, more than likely from all of our hiking. 

How about some cuy? The guinea pig is small, flavorful with just the right amount of fatty crispness...according to the Peruvians!

Which guinea pig would you like to eat, Craig?

Cheese empanadas in Pisca.

Shrimp, mangos & avocado.

Salad with potatoes, palm hearts & tomatoes.

Agua sin gas & Cusquena beer are good choices for drinks.

Crackers anyone?

At this restaurant, we all had carved figurines of animals made out of carrots.

If I recall correctly, this was some sort of stuffed pepper with potatoes & vegetables.

We were always offered coca tea at every restaurant and hotel. Not only do the Peruvians make tea from coca, they chew it too. They just fold or roll up leaves to help them get energy or fight the effects of the altitude. Mike & the boys did this, but I think my gag reflex would have been activated had I tried it.

This stuff does not have the same effect as cocaine....even though they use the same leaves.....

no kerosene added!

Alpaca, chicken & pork

Osscobuco - veal shank

Ribs

Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, a high protein grain. I liked it. The boys thought it looked gross.

Seafood in Lima. We especially liked the ceviche - raw fish marinated in lime juice, with onion, chilies & cilantro.

The description was something like: Wet chocolate, chocolate & more!

The girls had to wait 20 minutes for their chocolate souffle. It was worth it!

Trout, potatoes & rice on Taquille Island. Lots of starch in their meals.

Pisco Sours! The national drink made with local grape brandy, fresh lime juice, sugar, egg whites and a splash of bitters.

Salute!