Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 09:23 AM

On March 10th we had the GRAND OPENING for the Spitting Llama Bookstore & Outfitter! Friends and family gathered to help us celebrate. We held a k'oa, an Andean ceremony to bless important events. Rommy's father Mario helped us perform the ritual properly, blessing all four corners of the store with a burnt offering and raw alcohol for the Pachamama. Rommy made Pisco Sours with Darius, a friend of Dave's from Carleton College, and Mario brought a 5 liter jug of chicha, native corn beer.

The store specializes in foreign language books including English, German, French, Italian, etc. We also have the largest selection of Quechua language books in the world (to our knowledge). The store also sells hiking and camping equipment of all types and has an unmatched selection of hiking boots. We'll be spending plenty of time in the store from now on and look forward to seeing you pop in for a visit!