Guinea pigs are a common part of Peruvian diet.
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I had cuy there too! Though it was at a restaurant lol. I had them grilled, it was delicious. You just have to get over seeing them on a plate. I mean it’s not much different from seeing a cornish hen or something. It’s a trip when you go to someone’s house and they have guinea pigs, except they’re for food and not pets.
Yeah, it's the idea. One restaurant had them in cages around the side of the building. They were undoubtedly fresh, but I couldn't order it after seeing them.
Oh I view them as adorable pets too and know how that would be a bit difficult sight. I just make an effort to try the local dishes whenever traveling.
Except bugs. I really do not fuck with bugs lol.
Ah, childhood memories. When we went to this one relatives house, I never understood why my parents never let us play with the rabbits.
…. After I grew up, I had to wonder what that funny tasting “chicken” really was. Adult Me wants to know