Chapter 300: Encountering Acquaintances in a Foreign Country
Xia Long and Xia Hu hurriedly took out their weapons, and when they saw that it was actually a monkey?
Five or six stood not far away, staring at the crowd with hostility, the largest of the leaders, with their mouths open, and let out a deafening roar.
The sound was so loud that it scared Johnson, good guys, the guide smiled and let everyone relax, and introduced that this is a howler monkey, the largest group of monkeys in the area, notoriously loud, more than a dozen together, can transmit the roar to 1500 meters away.
There's no danger, it's just loud and scares people. It was already dark and had to go back to the camp, where poisonous insects and beasts foraged for food at night, and the locals were afraid to sleep in the rainforest.
I didn't see the giant crocodiles or rainforest pythons, but it was worth the trip. It's a small isolated world, where people still adhere to the gold standards of the Inca period, speak the ancient Quechua language, and maintain primitive and traditional habits – including men who are good at weaving.
This skill is mastered at the age of eight, from the hat on the head to the waist band on the body. Here, the level of weaving skills represents the strength of a man's ability, and the more delicate and delicate the hat made, the more sought-after it will be in the marriage market.
You can even tell if a man is single by the color of his hat: white means unmarried, red means married. The most noteworthy thing is that residents need to go through the stage of cohabitation trial marriage before they can become husband and wife, and divorce is not allowed for life.
The ancient Inca aristocracy would not wear the same cloak twice, and each had a huge cloakroom that allowed them to change their outfits as they pleased.
The hat is woven directly from the wool of the mythical beast alpaca, knitted by the father for his son, with patterns inside and outside, which can be worn on both sides, and there will be hanging earmuffs to protect the ears.
A small wool jacket embroidered with delicate embellishments makes work look easy, a sun-like hat hides the glare of the eyes, a traditional square felt shawl keeps you warm in the cold, and a chunky texture is also very attractive when worn alone.
In addition to hats, sweaters, shawls, gloves, socks, jackets, baseball caps, scarves, blankets, capes, and ......
They are all handmade products of alpacas, seven or eight times harder and warmer than sheep's wool, and can be selected in fourteen natural colors. The thermal insulation effect is completely similar to the same, and even the use of fire is very difficult, and the warm and colorful fabric seems to be a good impression of Peru, an excellent souvenir.
Leave the pristine rainforest and return to the city, a country that has been colonized by Spain for 300 years, the Chinese language is also Spanish, and now the capital Lima was founded by the Spaniards. Because of this, the strong Spanish flavor has been left behind to this day, making it a South American country with a European flair.
The impression of the old town of Cusco is ancient and mysterious, while Lima has a strong colonial color, and the Spanish buildings that can be seen everywhere on the streets have the illusion of coming to Europe.
Wander the streets of Lima, where the old meets the modern, and listen to the buildings that tell the story of the colonial past: the Convent of San Francisco, which has survived earthquakes many times, and the Cathedral of Lima, with its unparalleled carving, are now in a calm and tranquil atmosphere with the passage of time.
Since I came to South America, I haven't eaten good food, and I found the most famous local restaurant, a plain wall, on the side of the graffiti-covered and full of life, full of historical house number 114......
It's actually a fly restaurant?
When I met the owner, a peaked cap, a pair of black-framed glasses, a thin but capable figure, called Javier Ong, yes, an early Chinese immigrant.
I was very enthusiastic when I saw my compatriots, but unfortunately I was not fluent in Chinese, so I communicated briefly and began to taste the craft. Surely the essence of Chinese cuisine is in the bloodline, and the most famous signature dishes are the ceviche and stir-fried fish, one known as the national dish of Peru, and the other typical Chinese food.
The sashimi is marinated in lime, garlic and onion, and the cooking is all about the knife skills of the fillet. The sour, spicy and sweet taste of the fish is smooth and delicious, and it is an excellent appetizer.
In fact, this dish can be seen in almost every restaurant, and the recipe may be different, and I have even seen the black clam version, octopus version, and vegetarian version......
Javier Ong's version, known as the world's best ceviche raw fish, is not only made of strict standards, but also by the speed of cutting, the order of cutting, and of course, the recipe that has been developed over many years.
Johnson took a sip and showed a smile of understanding, what kind of bullshit secret recipe?
No garlic, no chili, no corn, the back-to-basics recipe just needs a pious heart to get the fresh ingredients on the palate.
Compared to this dish, another specialty dish is spectacular and powerful, and the scene of cooking makes SC Johnson feel more intimate.
Stir-fry the pot with a familiar stir-fry spoon and iron pot for the back kitchen, and condense the wok-style skills of Chinese cuisine in less than a minute of cooking time.
The restaurant was full of only 10 tables, and the setting was not spacious, but it was very cozy. There is no such thing as a menu, the host will prepare the menu according to the ingredients, say goodbye to the phobia of choice, you just have to enjoy.
Uchido makes all the cold dishes, and guests can watch him cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, mix them, and season them. The assistants constantly change the cutting boards and wash them, and the whole process is pleasing to the eye.
Although the façade is small, the standard is no less than Michelin, especially the fusion of two completely different cultures, which surprised me.
Full of wine and food, there are no too good hotels in the city, so go straight to the Belmond Andean Explorer luxury sleeper train, known as the first luxury sleeper train in South America, along the current highest train line in the world, and go deep into more corners of Peru.
I remember the last time it was a glacier train, this time it is also a panoramic skylight, full of beautiful scenery, mountains on the left hand, cliffs on the right, the train climbs under the winding mountains, and the rails make a circular clang, reminding that this is a journey back in time.
The interior features vibrant colors and natural tones that highlight Peruvian culture. As the train slowly moves along the Andes, the ever-changing scenery reveals itself through the windows......
As night falls, the observation car with an outdoor terrace transforms into a social space where guests can enjoy a pisco sour and dance to Latin music.
Crossing the Andes Mountains and visiting Lake Titicaca is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience, and the train ride will make the perfect combination of the two into a true once-in-a-lifetime adventure, all designed to satisfy all the travel fantasies of passengers while offering the opportunity to make a mysterious connection with nature.
That's the best way to travel for foodies: shopping, eating, eating......