Henry´s cumpadres in Kalankera had warmly invited us for Carnaval and one day we ventured out from Macha. As we reached the first huts people were preparing for the llama ear piercing ceremony and already generously pouring libations. Without any form of audience this family had dressed in their special Carnaval gear, which is a major investment, decorated the coral and performed the necessary ceremonies. Unfortunately the baby llamas were not quite ready and we could not stay long enough to watch the pinacle of the ceremony. We had brought all sorts of gifts including sea shells, as people have never seen the sea, which were gratefully received. This was the boys first experience of one of the poorest parts of the world and although they enjoyed many aspects of it the constant demands for more gifts was also very stressful.
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