Friday, August 7, 2009

La Granja Porcon





La Granja Porcon is a coop community outside Cajamarca that attracts many tourists (mainly for its zoo).  Its inhabitants do not pay for food, electricity or water.  Most dedicate themselves to weaving, carpentry, and the production of dairy products.  They still dress very traditionally and are strict Evangelicals.  There is no alcohol or dancing allowed in Porcon.  I went to visit last month.  Here are some photos:






Wool waiting to be dyed




Dying the wool




Making fertilizer




They let you get really close to the animals in the zoo



Me overlooking the town


More photos will be posted to my facebook account...


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