Leo, are you ready to discuss shopping in Colombia and Peru?
Mira, you’re always ready to shop! Let's see if your bargain-hunting skills pay off here.
Colombia offers vibrant markets with handmade crafts and emeralds.
Emeralds aside, are these good deals or tourist traps?
A bit of both. Haggling is key.
Improv with money…I like it! What treasures besides emeralds?
Amazing coffee and leather goods – shoes, bags, jackets – much cheaper than in Milan.
Intriguing. What about Peru?
Peru offers incredible textiles – alpaca wool sweaters, blankets, scarves.
Alpaca wool… is it the soft kind? My skin is sensitive.
The supersoft kind, especially in Cusco or Arequipa. High quality at great prices.
Weeping with joy while shopping? What else does Peru offer?
Silver jewelry, particularly filigree. The markets are an experience, an assault on the senses.
Chaotic markets… sounds like great stand-up material! Are there good deals?
Yes, but know your stuff and haggle. Don’t be afraid to walk away.
Walking away is my specialty! Which country offers better value?
It depends. Colombia excels in emeralds and coffee; Peru in textiles and silver.
A tie? How do we break it?
For sheer variety, I'd slightly favor Colombia. Their markets are incredibly diverse.
Knockoff designer bags? As long as the stitches hold…
They’re fun souvenirs, but don't expect them to last. It’s about the experience.
Experience, value, and laughs…a South American shopping trip might be in my future! Thanks, Mira!
Anytime, Leo! Send me pictures of your knockoff designer bags!