Category: Vol. II Searching for treasures

  • Gotta see to believe…

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      “From Columbia? How can that be?”, he inquired, frankly intrigued by the fact that more Colombians were working in the circus, but equally gratified by this news.      “Yeah man, they’re originally from Cali City. The older sister is going to be your…

  • The Marroqui Sisters

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      “This is her platform and Odin’s is the opposite, the one on the right-hand side. This is how we prepare their grand entrance into the scene with their flying trapezes. Mariana is the youngest of the Marroqui sisters. In this precise moment, the drums…

  • A quite original new family

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      “We shall soon be Introducing you to the different members of the family, my bro. For example, take Dalila, our very own Strongest Woman in the World!”, Oswaldo commented while he fondled his huge, drooping mustache, as black as his long hair that curled…

  • In the quiet shade of the volcanoes

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      It was Wednesday at noon when Oscar and Gabriel arrived at the beautiful city of Arequipa. That same day, they went to the majestic Historical City Center to have lunch with Gabriel’s two brothers and Doctor Carmona, the circus’ veterinarian, whom he would eventually…

  • Letters that come and go…

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      Perhaps, in the measure of childish wickedness and possibly returning for a moment to his days as a mischievous kid back home, before leaving Lima, he wrote the following letter:      Dearest and respected parents of mine, as you well know through our…

  • A reason to travel

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      Two days after, they found themselves in the city of Arequipa, in the south of Peru, where his brothers were busy setting up the circus that had just arrived from Cusco City. Two days after, Oscar, had found his destiny, and most importantly, his…

  • A world trotter medic

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      “So then, let me tell you about it. I’m looking for the good old doc’s replacement. Now, we’re convinced it can’t be just anybody or just any horse-doctor. We don’t care if he is the world’s most eminent veterinarian. Why is this? For the…

  • Veterinarians wanted

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      “We have the finest collection of horses, all of them handpicked thoroughbreds, and some of them are undoubtedly the most outstanding exemplar, fine-breed animals on this planet. You just wouldn’t believe the grace and stylishness that they carry on their elegant four legs! The humblest…

  • The show must go on

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures Gabriel stopped laughing and began to answer in a subdued and severe tone:   “My Dear Oscar, if you only knew the things that we’ve gone through lately. Having heard your explanations… I just couldn’t help but laugh at this most remarkable coincidence.” Apparently, he was in a…

  • The finest show on the Earth

    The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures      Gabriel stopped laughing and began to answer in a subdued and severe tone:      “My Dear Oscar, if you only knew the things that we’ve gone through lately. Having heard your explanations… I just couldn’t help but laugh at this most remarkable coincidence.” Apparently, he…