It's a Beautiful World

Some of you might be wondering what Machu Picchu is, and some of you might already know what it is. But for those who do not, it is a well preserved pre-columbian Inca ruin located at 7,970 feet on a mountain ridge located at the Urabamba Valley in Peru. The decor was modest, with huge paintings of local Peruvian sceneries, artifacts, a map of South America, clearly showing Peru's geographical location, and a flag displayed at the front of the restaurant with the Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant sign in San Mateo, California. For appetizers, we had the mouth-watering Ceviche de Mariscos , a seafood mix marinated in fresh lemon juice with sliced onions, sweet potato and corn, followed by Antichucos , cubed beef heart marinated in a very special peruvian sauce in skewers (with just the perfect timing of cooking ) so tender and delicious. Lomo Saltado,juicy strips of beef loin sauteed in tomatoes, onions, and sweet potato fries for our main course, followed by sips of Chicha Morada...

I regret the days when I was oblivious to the times when my mother, my aunts and uncles, godparents, older cousins, would tell me stories about our family history. I wish I could go back in time and bring back those days, but no matter what I do, they will only be memories. For my mother, my aunts and uncles, my godparents, my older cousins have all passed away. They are all gone now, but the memories of those stories will live. I am committed to preserving those stories about our family heritage, for my children to know. I want my children to get to know their mother, where she came from, and what her life was before them. I want my children to have a written memoir of their family history and heritage, because nothing and no one lasts forever..