Collecting the potato... by marybelgium
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On the terraces of the Valley de la Colca, just as in the rest of the Peru, the potato is collected by hand...there are more than 1000 kind of potatoes in Peru actually and about 5000 during the inca period !
Comments (24)
MrsLubner
Potato? Never would have thought about growing them in this mountainous area. And growing them where the cacti grows! With all the rocks in the soil it must be a difficult and hard task, although by the size of that bag I would say it pays off at some point. Marvelous shot!
zoren
cool shot.....!!
rainbows
A wonderful shot Mary, of everyday life. They must be strong folks to carry such weights. Bisous. Di.
Silvra
Excellentes Foto mit sehr schoenen Details!
TwoPynts
Wow, neat info, nice perspective and what a tough walk to carry a bag of potatoes!
RobyHermida
Formidable work My congratulations Roby ;o)
bkhook
Excellent shot and thanks for info.
nongo
I had no idea there were so many types of potatos??? I think even some of the potato farmers over here would be surprised at this fact!!! Excellent image and thanks for the info!!!!!
Janiss
Oh Mary... again a fabullous capture!
miladyblu
Ciao my dearest friend Mary!!Superb capture and a excellent shot!!I love really a lot this wonderful and charming place so distant!!I appreciated really a lot the very interesting informations and really very all this fabulous and incredible series! I think that the potato is found in all of the American continent!! or rather the true one to say the potato is original actual of the America and was carried in Europe from Cristoforo Colombo(native of Genoa) together to other vegetables like the tomato, the corn and the tobacco.. and later on also the cocoa.. Therefore I think that it is natural that the potatoes find themselves also in Peru!!Excuse me the long speech!!Ciao my dearest friend Mary!!I wish you a happy day!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
Richardphotos
Mary, I really appreciate you sharing your vacation. incredible captures each one
auntietk
The potato actually originated in the mountainous regions of Peru. There's a fabulous book called "The Botany of Desire" by Michael Pollan. He gives the entire history of potatoes, as well as tulips, apples, and cannabis. (It's truly not as dull as it may sound. I was spellbound!) I like your image very much - thanks for sharing it with us!
lior
Excellent shot!
Littlejock
Great POV and colours
Hendesse
What a spectacular view. An excellent shot indeed!!
Valerie-Ducom
Oh, excellente photo sur cette sce !!! Bonne journ :)
Ionel
Very interesting and beautiful view! Thanks for sharing with us moments from your trip in Peru!
MariaAJMD
wonderful terrain full of so many different plants and textures. Awesome photo! Hugs Maria
Valentin
Amazing Peru series this is, every single shot is simply OUTSTANDING!!!!
Luka_30
Wanderful view beautifuly captured!
sharky_
Wow! That is super hard work. And here I am complaining about getting my vegetable in the house when my garden is only about 50 feet away, lol. Like the view. Aloha
elmurray
How did I miss this! Another picture to take me dowm memory lane. Thank you Mary.
rufous
Wonderful capture showing the effort needed to live in the Andes!
iaacf
Unbelievable.. 5000 species of potatoes at that time. This inca's were incredible. Nice picture and interesting information..