Argentina

29 September 2009, Salta: I am back in Argentina in the north western provinces, aka NOA.

Visited a few Quechuan villages along the Panamericana: Humahuaca, Tilcara and Purmamarca. Outside of Humahuaca there is a UNESCO world heritage site which I wanted to visit. While I waited for a shared taxi on the road to the ruins I was invited by villagers to join them for a wedding ceremony in a remote farming settlement 25 km outside of Humahuaca . It didn't take me long to say "Si, gracias."

Photo: Shepard with flock, Humahuaca, Argentina

 

Invitation to a wedding: During the day there was the obligatory soccer (football) match, a running competition, a fishing contest, and even traditional dacing. The priest and his helpers gave me a ride back into town after a long day of ceremonies, games, eating, drinking and the church service.

Photo: Quechuan wedding, Humahuaca, Argentina

 

 

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