The Best Nightlife in Cusco: A Guide to the City's Party Scene

-
Cusco, Peru is a city known for its rich history and culture, but it's also home to a lively party scene. From bustling bars to trendy clubs, Cusco offers a variety of options for those looking to experience the city's nightlife. Plaza de Armas: A Popular Spot for Nightlife One of the most popular areas for nightlife in Cusco is the Plaza de Armas. This main square in the historic city center is home to a range of bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying a drink or a bite to eat while people-watching and taking in the atmosphere. Many of these venues also offer live music, showcasing local talent and adding to the festive ambiance. Bars in Cusco: Relaxed Drinking in a Historic Setting For those looking for a more laid-back experience, Cusco has plenty of bars to choose from. These bars range from traditional to modern, and often offer unique atmospheres to enjoy a drink. Many of these bars are located in historic buildings, providing a unique backdrop to ...
Post a Comment

Hurricane Sandy

-
The effect of Sandy on Jamaica

 The  passage of Hurricane Sandy in Jamaica, has left the eastern parishes of Jamaica the hardest hit. Parishes such as St. Mary and Portland were severely impacted, especially the banana trees. St. Mary is the parish which supplies the nation with banana, and with most of the banana trees gone, I expect that the cost of bananas will go up. It has been estimated by the agricultural department that the cost of damage by Sandy is $Ja 700 million. I almost expect that by next week the cost of food will go up especially for ground provisions.
Not to mention the damage to our already pothole ridden roads, I can imagine the areas hardest hit, have areas that are virtually impassable and accessible.


How did the storm affect me? 
Well  I am grateful to God that my region did not suffer in terms of flooding and  the lost of rooftops. However we were out of water, electricity, the telephone and the cellphones had no signal for approximately 4 days. I think during the time without light and communication, it was almost unbearable. I hadn't realised how much I was dependent on technology. The first day without light, I dreamt of using the internet but I was  occupied observing the happenings of the storm. By the third day without any form of  technology I almost  lost my mind, I was unable to get in contact with anyone and my only source of comfort was a small battery radio. Finally in the late night when the light returned, allowing me to connect to the internet and charge my cellphone, I was able to reconnect to friends and family. It was like a breath of fresh air, the lost of communication during that period made me feel like I was in  the deep jungles of Africa, cut off from civilisation.

Well I am quite surprised that a hurricane category one, left so many people homeless and the damage to our infrastructure was great. I am grateful to God that it was not a higher category,as that would have left many more people devastated. I now pray for the people of Bahamas, Cuba, who have already been affected by this storm. In addition I pray for America who are now bracing and preparing for the storm to arrive.

I am also wondering in this moment how will this storm affect the upcoming US elections Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney.I  am also realising that no one can control mother nature's fury and that we need to protect our planet so that it may protect us, as I my firmly believe that the cause of these disasters, is the pollution of our planet.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Comparison of Statue Memi and Sabu and the Statue of Gudea

-
Image
According to Oxford Dictionary (2013) a sculpture is defined as the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.  Sculptures help to tell the history of how people thought and the practices they conducted. This way of expressing oneself was more important in ancient times as oppose to recent times where we have the benefit of writing books, blogs and much more are readily available.  This essay will seek to compare two sculptures of ancient times, the Egyptian statue of Memi and Sabu and the statue of Gudea from the Neo –Sumerian culture. 2 The Egyptian statue of Memi and Sabu was dated back to the Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, ca. 2575–2465  B.C. It is a statue that was painted with limestone and represents a non- royal couple; however the inscription on the statue suggests they had royal acquaintance. Their  status are further confirmed  by the way in which the...
Read more

Self-Portrait Documentary, Life of Lena Marie Fossen

-
Image
We try to understand, but is that really necessary to become sympathetic or empathetic to one's pain? This is the theme that underscored the recent documentary Self-portrait, based on the life story of the renowned photographer Lena Marie Fossen, who struggled with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Lena’s anorexia began at 10 years old, when she decided that she wanted to remain a child and not grow up, why she came to this conclusion was never addressed in the documentary. I think to some extent all of us are nostalgic to our childhood, a time of innocence, being carefree, being protected and no worries at all, perhaps in some way she wanted to hold onto this time. However, her decision to remain a child spiralled into 23 years of struggle with the disease and mental illness anorexia nervosa. As you see her child-like frame speak to the camera, you see in the same moment someone so strong but at the same time so desperately weak. Her thoughts are conflicted, a...
Read more

Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso

-
Paul Cézanne born in 1839, Aix-en Provence was a Post-impressionist French painter who became the bridge between impressionism and early modern art such as Cubism. One of his most recognized pieces is ‘The Large Bathers’ that was produced towards the end of his life.  In this painting he did not conform to nineteenth century methods and was applauded by critics for its wide spaces, well –formed figures and use of color (Artble, 2013). Cézanne was able to fulfill his purpose of creating a timeless piece. Two upcoming artists that were highly influenced by the way Cézanne analyzed and pulled apart the subject matter were Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. This influence of Cézanne is evident in paintings of Matisse’s ‘Bonheur de Vivre (Joy of Life)’ and Picasso’s ‘Les Demoiselles d’Avignon’. Considered one of his greatest Fauve painting Matisse’s Bonheur de Vivre (Joy of Life) depicts an ‘ Arcadian landscape filled with brilliantly colored forest, meadow, sea, and sky and populated ...
Read more