Yesterday and on Monday we talked extensively about terrorism. In viewing the movie Tarara and hearing about our professor's own personal experiences with terrorism I have come to much further appreciate Peru's recent history. The bombings and power outages in Lima cast the city into fear and finally caused the government to recognize the threat that the Shining Path posed to Peru.
Terrorism also played a large party in President Fujimori's term. Citing anti-terrorism measures Fujimori suspended Congress and reformed the Constitution. Comparing Peru and the US it is astounding to recognize the differences and realize everything that we take for granted. Constitutional security, peaceful transitions of power and a truthful police force are just some of the things I have always expected, but cannot be taken for granted.
Yet when you look at where Peru is now, with successful tourism, a fairly stable economy and happy people, it is amazing to think that only a little over 20 years ago the cities and countrysides were filled with scared citizens dreading the next attack.
In other words...
Terrorism also played a large party in President Fujimori's term. Citing anti-terrorism measures Fujimori suspended Congress and reformed the Constitution. Comparing Peru and the US it is astounding to recognize the differences and realize everything that we take for granted. Constitutional security, peaceful transitions of power and a truthful police force are just some of the things I have always expected, but cannot be taken for granted.
Yet when you look at where Peru is now, with successful tourism, a fairly stable economy and happy people, it is amazing to think that only a little over 20 years ago the cities and countrysides were filled with scared citizens dreading the next attack.
In other words...
Today was Kat's last day which was sad for all of us to see her go. However besides that, the day started off as usual with class and lunch at home.
Rachel, Kris and I then went to El Museo Chocolate to learn more about the history of Peruvian chocolate making and of course to try some samples. We ended up lucking out and getting 2 samples as well as cocoa bean tea, and after we had chocolate fondue and I got a delicious chai white chocolate bar.
Overall it was an extremely enjoyable process and I learned much about how to make chocolate in addition to harvesting techniques.
For dinner we went back to our favorite vegetarian place where I got a lentil burger, and brought in a delicious lemon+mint slushie from the Bagel Place!
Tasty tasty!
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