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Saturday Morning Cartoons - Week 4

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 12, 2009, 12:16 pm
Here is this Saturdays pick of internet animation.  Enjoy Trichrome Blue from Lois van Baarle on Vimeo. Germans in the Woods from Rauch Brothers on Vimeo.
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Video Footage of Lima, Peru in 1944

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 8:40 pm
Surfing the internet the other day I came across some pretty cool videos on YouTube.  As an amatuer photographer living in Peru I have had the opportunity to scour and explore a large portion of ...
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Peru's Famous Female Boxer - Kina Malpartida

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 8:32 pm
If you live in Peru you may have heard about female boxer Kina Malpartida, you may have even seen one of her latest fights.  Well it's know surprise that Kina has become a national sensation ...
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Digital Photography Tip #1: ISO/Film Speeds

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 6:35 pm
Today I have posted my first photography related article on my new website Digital Photography Fans, which covers questions regarding ISO/Film Speeds, a topic in digital photography that is commonly a...
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Saturday Morning Cartoons - Week 3

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 6, 2009, 1:12 pm
As an American living abroad in Peru in don't see too many good cartoons on TV so thankfully I get my fix through the internet.  Today I have quite a good selection of cartoons for your viewi...
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Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice in Lima, Peru

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 8:47 am
One the best things about living in Lima is the fact that there are thousands of street vendors lining the streets, each one selling something different from succulent anticuchos (cow hearts) to alfaj...
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Christmas in Peru - Part I - Mesa Redonda/Mercado Central

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 6:23 pm
well its that of the year again, when the weather starts getting cold out and the days are short.  Snow begins to fall and families gather at a local tree farms to pick out their Christmas Tree.....
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Meet Marco The Author Inti Aperture: A Traveling American Photographer Living Abroad

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 3:49 pm
With all the changes that have taken place recently on my website I realized it was time to write a little bit about myself for those who might not know much about me.  I thought about writing my...
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Peruvian Food - Restaurant Review

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 7:56 am
Today's review is of Las Terrazas Grill located in the heart of Barranco.  With Peruvian food always in demand among locals and tourists an establishment like Terrazas has the appeal and pres...
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New Photography Devoted Website!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 11:55 am
Today I have launched my new website called Digital Photography Fans: A free digital camera photography tips for fans page.  Below is a snippet from a post on my new website: "Today marks t...
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The Healing Properties of Andean Tocosh - Fermented Potatoes

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 1:23 pm
You may be thinking what is Tocosh?  Up until recently I had not heard of Tocosh (Tocush, or however it is pronounced), I was told it was a potato that had a horrible smell associated with it but...
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Donating Blood

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 11:03 pm
Last week my father was in the hospital recovering from a surgery and as a result of the massive blood loss was in need of a blood transfusion.  I had gone to visit my father on Friday when I hea...
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Saturday Morning Cartoons! Week 1

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 8:39 am
So I have come across several cool sites on the internet one of them Channel Frederator which is a site and business dedicated to animation.  I have always been a big fan of cartoons especially s...
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Stephen Colbert and Woody Harrelson Sing The US National Anthem

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 8:39 am
I was watching the colbert report on my computer when Colbert and Woody ended the show by singing the Star Spangled Banner (US NATIONAL ANTHEM), while Stephen shaved Woody's head in a show of supp...
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Aww Portland How I Miss You

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 11:05 pm
I had spent the evening with Zdenka celebrating our sixth month dating when I showed her a youtube video of Portland.  I am always talking about it and I wanted her to get a more visual image of ...
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Hotel Love in Peru

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 10:59 pm
If there is one thing that differs culturally between Peru and the United States it's intimacy among lovers, couples, and spouses.  First of all it's important to take into consideration ...
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Extraordinary Measures Movie Filmed in Portland, Oregon

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 8:01 pm
I just came across this video a few minutes ago and I got to say it looks promising (if your into those kinds of sentimental tearjerking, feel good, happy but possibly sad ending kinds of movies).&nbs...
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Happy Veterans Day, America!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 11:10 am
 Being here in Peru it's hard to really celebrate some of the US holidays, especially when all your friends and family are over there.  In honor of the men and women who fight to keep ou...
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Happy Tuesday Everyone!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 7:10 am
Here is a song that was posted by brother Steve Wasson up in Portland, Oregon.  The song should put that extra boost of energy that might be missing from your day and remember Keep on Smiling!
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Albazo's Bar and Dancing at Calle de Los Pizzas

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:00 pm
After what was a long week here in Lima, a few friends of mine and I decided to get together for drinks last Saturday.  Zdenka and I arrived at Albazo's around 9:30PM, where I had told everyo...
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Crazy Women's Soccer Game

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 11:50 pm
Okay two things you should know: One: It's 12:44am and I just got home after some minor gambling (I bet S/.10 and won S/.30, so Yeah me) followed by some celebratory drinking which = one drunken ...
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Japanese Extreme Ping Pong

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 6:56 pm
The internet can be a wonderful as well as weird place, of which I love both aspects.  Using my favorite application called Stumble Upon I came across this video.
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Collectivo's - Peru's Version of the Carpool

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:43 pm
None of us our strangers when it comes to public transportation, there has been a moment in all of our lives where we have had to rely on others to get us from point A to point B.  Here in Lima, ...
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Two Of My Photos Recognized On Peruvian Musician's Website

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 4:19 pm
Okay, so the title was a mouthful but it gets the point across.  A few days ago I was on my Flickr account uploading more photos when I saw that I had an email.  The email was from a Peruvia...
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My 100th Post!!!!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 9:42 pm
Well everyone I have finally written my 100th article/blogpost, I haven't written this much since college.  What makes this day even better is the fact that for the past few days the tempertu...
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Feliz Dia De La Cancion Criolla

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 5:57 pm
For most today is Halloween however, here in Peru the 31st of October is also Dia de La Cancion Criolla/Cancion Peruana (Day of Criolla Music/Peruvian Music...I have seen both used interchangably).&nb...
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Can Coca Leaves Cure A Hangover?

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 4:54 pm
While working in Barrios Altos today I headed over to La Parada, all of which is located in the district of La Victoria.  There I came across this old lady selling what at first sight was a huge ...
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Halloween is almost here!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 5:38 pm
That's right folks, tomorrow is Halloween and for most of us this means an annual party where we all get to dress up in ridiculous costumes and get really drunk.  For the ladies this is an op...
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Song of the Day - Life ain't always beautiful

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:49 pm
Here is a classic country favorite of mine from Gary Allan.  I think we can all relate to the song.  Enjoy.
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OH NO! Browser unable to find Internet connection!!!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 4:05 pm
Yesterday was an incredibly boring/stressful day, especially thanks to the fact that I could not get my internet to work.  Apparently what happened was while I was out and about yesterday my aunt...
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Gran Semana De Lima

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:33 am
Ok for those of you who don't know (either because your not in Peru or because you live under a rock)since last Friday the city of Lima has been celebrating the Grand Week of Lima, a FREE 9 day ev...
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Lung Stolen From The "Bodies" Exhibition in Lima Returned

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 1:07 am
Earlier this month a lung was reported stolen from the "Bodies" exhibition currently in Lima, Peru.  The manager Susan Hoefken stated that a theft of this kind has never happened before.  He...
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Photo of The Day

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 10:07 pm
This photo was taken on the Av. Paseo de La Republic that runs parallel to the Via Expresa.  I love color blue in this photo.
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Black Bear Heads to Grocery Store for a Six Pack!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 11:09 pm
Ok, I had to post this when I read it the other day.  A black bear in Hayward, Wisconsin walked into a local grocery store, as freightened shoppers witnessed the bear head straight to the beer co...
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San Lorenzo Megaport Project

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 10:46 pm
Peru is a country that is continuously in the process of advancement and development in an attempt to rise from their economic status, therefore it's not uncommon that such a proposed (2006) proje...
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Sunday Morning Hangover

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 11:14 am
Ugh, I just stumbled out of bed at 10:40am and feel a little light headed.  You know you have partied hard when you wake up the next day still drunk.  Last night Zdenka and I met up with my ...
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Song of the Day

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 1:53 pm
This song is dedicated to my good friend HJ Cho who is currently serving in Iraq as an Army Combat Medic in the Oregon National Guard.  "I know man life sucks, huh" Good Luck Cho and I wish you ...
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Diego Maradona's Website defaced by Peruvian Hackers

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 12:06 am
A Peruvian hacker managed to hack the website of Argentine national soccer coach (well not really, I don't think he knows anything about coaching) Diego Maradona (or Maradroga as he is often refer...
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What is Love and Why do We Need It?

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 12:52 pm
I know I usually write about topics relating to Peru and photography but today I want to talk about a subject that as a psychologist and a human being has always baffled me.  The subject is none ...
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Love Jazz and Blues Music?

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 2:20 pm
If the answer is YES and you have access to the internet (or live in Portland, OR) then you will love listening to KMHD Radio.  It is one of my absolute favorite stations for Jazz and Blues and e...
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The Old Lima

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 9:02 pm
While searching the internet for information and photos on the old Tranvia train system I came across a website called SkyscrapperCity.com This website has a forum that is dedicated to Lima where the...
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It's A Girl...Sorry Tyler!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 7:10 pm
The above images are x-rays of my sisters baby currently under development with an expected completion time for February 2010. For those of you who don't already know my little sister Monique has...
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Congratulations Mike Lynch!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 10:04 am
Phi Delt brother and friend Mike Lynch has just finished his police training and is now an official Washington DC Police Officer (or Capitol Police). He sent me a photo of him the other day with so...
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Adios Arturo "Zambo" Cavero

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 9:26 pm
Peru-Lima, 29 November 1940 - † Peru-Lima, 9 October 2009 Today the Famous musician Zambo Cavero died at 12:55 in the Rebagliati Hospital after several painful days battling against infectious seps...
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Crazy New Techology and Possible Applications for the Future

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 8:51 pm
Today I stumbled out of bed and went about my daily routine of personal hygiene followed by a 30 minute internet session where I see what the rest of the world is up to. That of course is when I stum...
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8th of October - The Battle of Angamos

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 12:10 pm
Yesterday was a national holiday here in Peru which meant no work :). In Peru the 8th of October is a celebrated holiday that pays respect to the famous Peruvian Hero and Legend, Admiral Miguel Grau ...
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When Alcoholics Attack!!!

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 9:36 am
Last Saturday I was with Zdenka and we decided to go partake in some sin and go gambling at the Atlantic City Casino in Miraflores, which by the way sucks because instead of giving you coins they give...
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Awesome 1.5 GigaPixel Photo of Machu Picchu

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 11:17 pm
I stumbled upon this website that boasts this pretty awesome photo of Machu Picchu that was taken by photographer Scott Howard. The cool thing about this photo is that it is interactive, you can zoom...
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Barranco - One of Lima

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 11:18 pm

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Colorful Barranco

marco mendoza posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 11:18 pm
Barranco, one of three heroic cities/districts to Lima that to this day is as popular as it was centuries ago. The district of Barranco once known as San Jose de Surco has origins that date back to t...
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About Me

Hi, I am a college grad who has escaped life in the US to live and work in Lima, Peru. I like photography, outdoors activities, sports, drinking, parties, dancing, pretty much anything fun and/or new. My blog is about my life in another country and I spend most of my time posting pictures and articles from my day to day life.

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