Tag: south-america
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The Mystery of the Selk’nam
Genocide. This is a word that, in today’s environment, conjures up division. For some, the term and its application have strict, defined parameters. Others may find its use as a way to draw attention to a cause. And still, others may simply use the term and apply it to call out any injustice in the…
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A Glimpse into a Forsaken Land
It’s near sunrise on June 21st, 1532 A.D., in an area known as Ollantaytambo, a large valley in Peru. The sounds of stones being chipped, dragged, polished, and set in place can be heard. Thousands of people are toiling, set in their work – their annual tribute, to create a new structure overlooking the valley…
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Superb Owl & The Globalization of American Culture
“Voce gosta dos Bengals?!” I said to the man in a Bengals hat. “Go 49ers!” He replied, leaving me perplexed. This is a perfect example of NFL culture in Brasil & South America. No allegiance, no knowledge, simply wearing whatever colors you think are cool, and making this author feel like John Madden. ‘Go Team!’…
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Entry to the Andes
“Colombia is pretty safe, as long as you’re not looking for drugs or prostitutes,” I said to two young men as we waited for our luggage. They sheepishly looked at one another, not saying anything but saying everything. Marilia and I exchanged glances, with a smirk of an eye roll. We were at Viracopos International…
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