Quechua

We visited a Quechua village. They are one of the indigineous groups living in the jungle.

One of the children tends to the fire in the kitchen. The pet bird keeps an eye on the bananas grillin on the coals.

We sampled chicha, the local alcohol made from yucca. The taste was not unlike warm, sour milk.

Our guide demonstrated how the villagers live off the land. This is a fish trap made of reeds. However, after buying several pieces of handmade jewelry from this family, I realized that they are making a pretty good living with their tourism gig.