Well, actually, a hamaca is not just for when you’re vacationing in Latin America! Latin America may be where it originated but hammocks are now used throughout the world, especially in countries with warm climates. As I was traveling throughout Asia recently, I saw hammocks under many a shady tree or a hut in a variety of sizes and colors. While driving in Vietnam, along the rice fields, there were roadside huts lined up with as many as 50 hammocks waiting for tired laborers to take a siesta during the heat of the day. It was fascinating, as I felt I could have been in Costa Rica or any Latin American country. The only difference was the landscape could’ve been filled with banana trees, coffee or sugar canes instead of rice fields. A reminder of how we live in a small world where we may adapt different customs and rituals, but we all have the same needs. Taking a siesta is good for the soul and productivity – we should do it more often. Don’t wait to vacation in the tropics to enjoy this worldwide ritual! Encourage friends to do it with this Culturame Bilingual Card – get it on line -- go to our shop online!
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