One of the most obvious ways we see this is through the style of their homes. Here, people live in homes made of adobe. Adobe is a mixture of clay-rich soil, sand, water and other organic materials like straw or dried grass. These materials are mixed and shaped into large rectangular bricks. The bricks are dried in the sun and used to build houses. This material is great in places like Cajamarca because it helps keep the houses cool during the day and warm at night. People also dress in layers and use the wool of sheep and alpacas for blankets and clothing to keep warm at night.
Lastly, farmers have learned to take advantage of the rainy season by planting crops that need lots of water, like potatoes, types of corn and beans. When it’s dry, they harvest the crop and store their food for later. There are also natural springs and irrigation systems used to help water their fields during the dry months.
Overall, my region is beautiful, and the people here work together to weather the storms of the rainy seasons, while taking advantage of the life that the rain brings to the plants and the animals. I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about the climate of my town and how it affects the way we live!
