Animals Contribute to Christmas in Cuenca

Animals play a big role in Christmas celebrations in Cuenca. This little guy was a part of the"Paseo de los Niños."

"Cuy" are considered quite the delicacy here anytime of year, but the locals seem to be especially fond of them at this time of year.

Can you guess what it is?*


Here's another display with chickens and cuy

How about this one? Is it a civet, or coatimundi or??

And the ubiquitous pig

Now that we got Christmas out of the way, I can concentrate on the everyday interesting observations in this wonderful country. Next blog topic: Cuenca Modernizes The Bus System

Until then, cheers!
Audrey

*guinea pig