Birthday and Goodbye Meals

We have been eating really well the past couple of days. Partly to celebrate Hugo's 31 years today and also to say farewell to our neighbors Sandro, Heydi and little Dylan. Hugo and I love having Sandro, native to Italy, and his family in the countryside house complex. They have provided lots of laughs, shared meals, freshly made ricotta cheese, and just good company since we came back from our honeymoon. They are heading to Italy next week for 6 months to 1 year, and then will be back in Cajamarca, when hopefully our paths will cross again.

On Sunday we had a BBQ in the hot mountain sun and stuffed ourselves with really good food in Sandro's family honor, for being such good neighbors. Then, in Bedard style, this morning for Hugo's birthday I prepared a bunch feast with eggs, potatoes, cheese and carrot cake. Everyone I think was a little overwhelmed at the breakfast spread, since breakfast is not the main meal of the day here. We will continue eating throughout the day and until Thursday when Sandro and his family leave for Lima. I am hoping my stomach ache will go away soon, too much good food has it's consequences.

Buen Provecho!