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4 November, 2009 16:26:05
Change is Coming...The Metropolitano in Lima
By
Maarten Warnaars
The daily chaos commuters face in Lima will abate slightly with the new modern public transportation system being constructed by Lima’s mayor, Luis Castañeda.
Over the past few week citizens of Lima have been escorted to the subterranean central bus station, below the Paseo de los Héroes Navales in the center of Lima, as a promotional scheme for Limeños to get to know the new project.
This subterranean bus station is part of the larger ambitious public transportation project, El Metropolitano.
Maarten Warnaars
The daily chaos commuters face in Lima will abate slightly with the new modern public transportation system being constructed by Lima’s mayor, Luis Castañeda. Over the past few week citizens of Lima have been escorted to the subterranean central bus station, below the Paseo de los Héroes Navales in the center of Lima, as a promotional scheme for Limeños to get to know the new project.
This subterranean bus station is part of the larger ambitious public transportation project, El Metropolitano.
4 November, 2009 10:25:51
Why I Love Combis
ByKatrina Heimark
It isn’t a phrase one hears much in Lima. In fact, every time I say it, I get looks of disbelief from locals and foreigners alike. But, I love combis. There is something charming about dominating the public transportation system in Lima. Mastering the combis and micros is a feat, an accomplishment, a thing of pride.
There is something delightful, and oh so Peruvian, about the transit system of Lima.
3 November, 2009 11:38:40
Living in Arequipa
ByMicah Cantley
This week LivinginPeru.com continues its monthly series featuring articles about life in various Peruvian cities and towns. This month we are featuring the second largest city in Peru, Arequipa, written by Micah Cantley.
Micah has lived in Arequipa with his wife and children since May of 2005.
3 November, 2009 10:32:26
An Open Window of Opportunities
ByAnikó Kraft
November will be a busy month for the Peruvian association “Una Ventana Abierta para La Mujer en el Mundo” (An Open Window for Women in the World) as it has organized not one, but two annual conferences this year. As a warm-up, 1000 women are expected to attend the November 7 event in the Lima Chamber of Commerce, covering their own costs and registration fees. For those more than 9000 micro and small enterprises who could not afford to pay the 30 soles registration fee, the association’ sponsors like Coca Cola, Concebir, Ajepe, Agua Cielo, etc are making sure that they are not left without leadership and skill workshops either. The second event will take place on November 28 in the Coliseo Eduardo Dibos, San Borja.
2 November, 2009 17:41:45
Ayuda con amor – Another success story from Peru
By Carsten KorchPhotos by: Isabel Guerra
Many people believe that diplomats’ spouses enjoy a life of sipping wine, eating delicious lunches, drinking tea, and participating in receptions when they are not out shopping.Perhaps a few generally fit that description, but definitely not all of them.
And especially not here in Peru, where those I know work every single day to make a difference.
19 October, 2009 12:31:52
Peruvian National Book Chamber
By Luis Felipe Gamarra
For El Comercio
During the economic crisis of the 80’, one of the sectors that was endangered the most was the editorial industry. With the exception of El Virrey, La Casa Verde, Época and La Familia, bookstores all around Lima disappeared, even in districts like Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and Lima, where the cultural offer was very important. Nonetheless, now, the book market has gained strength and steady growth thanks to the improvement in the national economy.
For El Comercio
During the economic crisis of the 80’, one of the sectors that was endangered the most was the editorial industry. With the exception of El Virrey, La Casa Verde, Época and La Familia, bookstores all around Lima disappeared, even in districts like Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and Lima, where the cultural offer was very important. Nonetheless, now, the book market has gained strength and steady growth thanks to the improvement in the national economy.19 October, 2009 11:58:42
Handicapped but Without Limitations
By Bruno Rivas
For El Comercio
Painting, sculpting or playing an instrument are, without a doubt, privileged gifts. Despite having no physical or intellectual disabilities, many find themselves being mere spectators. This is not the case of Felipe Castillo, Emilia Fuentes, Félix Espinoza, Ángel Tafur, Margarita Mora and Max Hohagen. All of them are great artists in spite of having no hands, being visually impaired or suffering from Down syndrome.
The Day of the Handicapped was celebrated October 16th here in Peru, but it was during that week that various activities related to this event were held. Amongst them, expositions and fairs in which paintings, sculptures and crafts were not the only source of admiration but so were their creators. These are some of their stories.
For El Comercio
Painting, sculpting or playing an instrument are, without a doubt, privileged gifts. Despite having no physical or intellectual disabilities, many find themselves being mere spectators. This is not the case of Felipe Castillo, Emilia Fuentes, Félix Espinoza, Ángel Tafur, Margarita Mora and Max Hohagen. All of them are great artists in spite of having no hands, being visually impaired or suffering from Down syndrome. The Day of the Handicapped was celebrated October 16th here in Peru, but it was during that week that various activities related to this event were held. Amongst them, expositions and fairs in which paintings, sculptures and crafts were not the only source of admiration but so were their creators. These are some of their stories.
5 October, 2009 12:36:45
Dog Fight
ByLarry J. Pitman
We’re having a dog fight in Barranco. Let me explain. It’s not what you think. The area where I live in Barranco is changing. Where there were individual dwellings, now apartment buildings are sprouting up all over. The natural consequence of this, is that more people are living in our neighborhood.
With that comes something else--- we have lots more dogs.
28 September, 2009 15:34:58
Fire Emergencies: A Good Reminder
Walter Raffo, LivinginPeru’s independent security consultant, brings us all a reminder in his monthly safety column: be prepared in case of a fire emergency. Here are a few of his tips to keep in mind while traveling. However, as we all know, these suggestions can be applied to any situation.28 September, 2009 14:52:53
The Shaman of 9 de Octubre
byDan Jordan
For South American Explorers
Both medicinal healers and conduits to the mysterious spiritual world, shamans are the doctors and psychologists of the Amazon. Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, in the small village of Nueve de Octubre, I visited a shaman named Liborio. Tucked along the banks of one of the Amazon River’s largest tributaries, Nueve de Octubre is home to a few hundred of the 42,000 people who live within the government-run Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
Here, as in most villages in the area, shamans play an important role in the everyday lives of the ribereños – the local term for floodplain farmers and fishermen.
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