Federico Kauffman Doig ha recibido el premio Amauta, la más alta distinción que ofrece el gobierno peruano por méritos culturales. Suecia y Austria también lo han honrado con reconocimientos similares. Sin embargo, Federico tiene mucho trabajo por delante y no piensa ni siquiera por un momento en la idea de jubilarse. Aún hay muchas montañas por explorar y ensayos que escribir.

A member of the Quechua people from Peru shares with us a bit about the traditional use of the plant San Pedro, or "huachuma," which is thought to have medicinal and spiritual qualities that could help one get in touch with the cosmos, and oneself.

Yabla is in the historic center of Lima, the capital of Peru, on a national holiday and a saint’s day, no less. If you’re going to be stuck in a bit of traffic on a tour, Lima’s famous Plaza de Armas is a great place to be. There’s so much to see: The presidential palace, a 16th century cathedral and more. Come see for yourself.

Our top reporter stops by Peru’s capital and catches a ride with Ulises, a taxi driver/tourist guide/cop with a thorough knowledge of the city and a great willingness to share it. Ulises takes us to the Rimac area of Lima. Rimac means que habla (“that could speak”) in Quechua, a telling name for this telling ride!