What can I say, even the best of plans can get way-laid. However, let me assure you, we did go to Lima and we did all that I promised!!!! From the time we landed until the time we left, music, food, and local culture filled every minute of every day we spent in Lima. We were a group possessed to see all and taste all! And let me tell you, the site is going to be absolutely fantastic (out soon)! The students captured the essence of black and Criollo Peruvano music and chronicled the unsung artists of an indigenous music form that has had little recognition beyond the borders of Peru. Our hope is that this web-documentary will help change that.

As for the food blog portion of the trip - let's say I will do my best to recreate, through photos and brief descriptions, many of the memorable meals we had. Believe me, there is some incredible food to be had in Lima. Its culinary scene is exploding, as incredible self-taught chefs and professionally trained ones master their craft and turn out the most delectable meals using local ingredients.

So here's a shot of one of our first meals--Sunday dinner at the home of a giving hostess and musician who warmly welcomed 60 plus folks into her home for an afternoon of great music, dancing, and of course, food! And, let's not forget to mention the pisco sours!!!!