Cerviche is the national dish of Peru and in the country where Tim had eaten an alpaca steak and a guinea pig, he had to try what all the Peruvians cherish like fish and chips. We knew nothing about cerviche, except that it is a fish dish.

Ignorance is not bliss when it leads to a pile of raw fish on your plate and fire burning inside your mouth.

We tried not to show our shock when we saw the translucent fish.

The waitress warned Tim not to try the garnish which was a slice of red chili that she said was deadly hot.

Cerviche is fish marinated in lots of lemon juice, chili and herbs. The flavours are completely delicious together but I couldn't get over the texture of the meat and the heat in it was destroying Tim.

Two of the waitresses were buckled over their serving trays in hysterics as he coughed, spluttered and sculled half a beer in seconds.

We left almost the whole meal. No offence, Peru, but us gringos just couldn't handle your favourite dish. Our palates are more used to having our fish battered and deep fried.

Next stop: The awesome Galapagos Islands.

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