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.

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      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.

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        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.

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        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