This picture was so special it deserved a blog post of its own… When we arrived at Pastoruri glacier, milling about among the other tourists in front of the ice, we encountered this fellow:
In case you can't tell, that is a Peruvian man wearing a panda costume. Here's how our conversation went:
Me: Hello sir, what kind of bear are you? [I decided to start with this, just in case he thought his costume looked like some sort of bear that does live in Peru.]
Panda: Umm, you know, a panda bear. [Nope, he knows he's a panda, though it did take him a few seconds to remember the name.]
Me: I see. And what does a panda bear have to do with a glacier?
Panda: Ummm… (turns to look up at the ice in search of answers)
Me: I mean, why are you here dressed as a panda?
Panda: [Smiles in relief at a question he can easily answer] For the tourists! To take photos with the tourists. [he still hasn't answered my original question, but I've given up on finding reason here]
Me: Ohhh, the tourists.
Panda: Yes, they like to take photos with me, by the glacier. I only do it during popular times: Easter, Fiestas Patrias, etc. Usually I have a photographer with me - (gestures to paws) - it's hard to do this alone.
Me: Ah, of course. Because of the costume.
Panda: Yes… (pause) … do you want to take a photo with me?
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