Bolivia's not-so-wicked witches
Llama fetuses to please a god? Powdered dog’s tongue to make men loyal? Find it all at the witches market.
LA PAZ, Bolivia — At first sight, Calle de las Brujas doesn’t look so witchy — there are no steaming cauldrons or pointy hats. It’s just a one-lane, cobblestone colonial street.
Tourists amble up and down the road, buying woven bags, hammocks and alpaca sweaters. But look closely and you'll find something more than the usual tourist fare: shops selling statues,...
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Global Blogs:
Day of the Dead 2009 in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán
Mexico Cooks - Mexico - November 7, 2009 11:00 ET
This quirky calavera (skull, in this case about six inches high) is made of white chocolate with applied chocolate decorations dyed in various colors.Every year, Mexico Cooks! heads for Pátzcuaro to see what's new and eye-catching in the world of alfeñiques (molded sugar...
Time To Connect The Dots
Far and Wide - Canada - November 7, 2009 08:55 ET
The first step in defeating a government, undermine their credibility. The notion of an out of control Conservative Party, showing complete disregard for taxpayer money, is something that will resonate, particularly if examples are PLENTIFUL. If I could offer one piece of...
Take Me Back To Piauí
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The Money Game
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Where was the arrest warrant when the paramilitaries arrived?
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