Macas
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A coffee farm visit, and the shuar of Ecuador
A central reason for my travels these months, lies in finding quiet places that will support quiet states of being, in order to focus on creative works — writing, conceptual objects, performance, and music ideas. Ecuador had been a goal for decades. Although the country is rich in energy, and in peacefulness, the coffee culture…
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guava and/or guaba
Some states of confusion are solely personal, perhaps based on inaptitude or based on unique abilities while other states of confusion are, knowingly or unknowingly, inflicted by society or the corresponding surroundings. Many terms, concepts, or names may display either of these states of confusion. I do not know under which falls this guava/guaba partly…
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seen, heard, eaten
happened to be looking through the window, and saw it fall, heard it, went out, brought it in, took a knife… maracuyá, passion fruit, parchita, parcha, mburucuyá, calala, or chinola
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four-wayward
The area is being cantonized, thus it will soon be paved.
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caimito
To eat fruits known from childhood awakens a romantic connection, a bridge to the essence of a flavor encompassing memories of tasting and being, all referencing what has passed, and the past. To eat fruits previously unknown, awakens the need to understand them, acquire their taste with a sincere palate. Sincerity is a state I…
Sila Blume 