by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Spanish verb “to eat lunch” is almorzar. The noun is almuerzo (ahl-MWAIR-so). You notice the Arabic influence of the term in “al”; in addition, any Spanish spelling with a “z” in it is also a hand-me-down from the Arabic languages. Almuerzo has both. The...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cuenca Trivia Night What: Join in for the fun at Cuenca Trivia and test your wits, with emcee and local legendary-liberal-loudmouth Linda Chase! When: Every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; dinner first and then Trivia at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Where: The Vegetable Bar, 3...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Among the first sights encountered by newcomers to Cuenca, along with the billowing white clouds, the rolling green hills, and the red-tile roofs, are the big blue and red buses that spew black fumes into the otherwise colorless alpine air. Hundreds of them bomb...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I’m privileged to have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Our guest columnist this week is an expert dietitian/ nutritionist who, in her words, is, “On a...
by Karla Betania Sanchez Arismendi | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
After an inspection tour last week, Cuenca Mayor Marcelo Cabrera said that construction of the tranvia will be complete by October 2018. He also explained that by July 27 the tram will make test runs to the Terminal Terrestre from the rail yard on Av. Mexico. To meet...
