Unexplained Mysteries: Something Strange Happened to Me at Notre Dame

Yes, something strange happened to me at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

A few years ago, we traveled by road from Madrid to Paris.

My wife, my daughter and her husband, and my two grandchildren—a girl and a boy—were with us.

We were completely blown away by that wonderful city.

We visited the iconic landmarks:

the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe,

the Seine River, the Champs-Élysées…

and we arrived at Notre Dame Cathedral.

We were walking as a group down a street

when we noticed its beautiful facade.

From then on, my memory places me alone,

sitting in a chair in the nave.

I was surprised that, unlike most churches,

there were individual chairs instead of pews.

I admired the beauty of the interior of that French cathedral.

I remember that, upon standing up,

I felt something course through my entire body:

a sensation difficult to explain,

which I associate with an intense,

though very brief, ecstasy.

It passed, and I walked from the central nave toward one of the side aisles,

where I assumed the rest of the group was.

I saw people I didn't recognize.

I moved toward the main altar

and stopped, like the others,

in a space beforehand, with two more rows of chairs,

in front of that majestic altar.

There I observed a priest

who seemed to be officiating a baptism ceremony.

Afterward, my memory places me in the street, with the group.

And something unusual: my wife was crying inconsolably,

for no apparent reason, for quite some time.

She never explained why.

When I got home, I told my daughter

what had happened to me,

that strange feeling

that I didn't know what it was.

She was busy; she listened,

didn't think much of it and said:

"Your imagination."

Some time later I told my sister

and she replied: "The Holy Spirit."

Years passed.

One day I brought it up again with my daughter and she said:

"Dad, it really is your imagination.

Do you know why?

Because we never went inside Notre Dame.

The day we went it was closed to the public

and we stayed outside,

just admiring the exterior."

With that answer, what happened to me

becomes even harder to understand.

I can't stop thinking about it.

I've seen photos of the interior of Notre Dame and I recognize it:

the chairs instead of pews,

the side aisles, the altar.

Everything matches.

This happened years before the fire that affected the cathedral.

For me, it's inexplicable.

But I'm sure it really happened to me

and it's not a figment of my imagination.

This story is true.

It's not fiction.

STEREOTYPE OF PERUVIANS IN AMERICA

Peruvians are often seen as resilient and culturally rich, with an emphasis on their culinary and work-related contributions.

Hardworking and entrepreneurial: Peruvians are perceived as hard-working and driven by their own businesses.

Cheerful and hospitable: An image of friendly, cheerful, welcoming, and supportive people.

Gastronomic and cultural: Famous for their cuisine (ceviche, pisco), which has "conquered" restaurants across the continent, and proud of their historic past.

General in Latin America: Optimistic and resilient. "Chambeadores" (hard workers) with a positive spirit despite challenges.

An Ipsos survey (2016) places Peru among the most optimistic countries in the region.

Peru: The Strategic Country of 5 Turbulent Borders

Peru has 5 land borders with neighboring countries, making it a country with a strategic position in South America.

These borders total approximately 7,073 kilometers in length, according to official geographic data and international treaties.

Below is the detail of each one with its approximate length (in kilometers), based on historical demarcations and boundary protocols:

Ecuador, 1,529 kilometers, Northern border, defined by the Rio de Janeiro Protocol (1942) and the Brasilia Act (1998). Includes Amazonian and Andean sectors.

Colombia, 1,626 kilometers, Northeastern border, established by the Salomón-Lozano Treaty (1922). Primarily fluvial, along rivers such as the Putumayo and Amazonas.

Brazil, 2,822 kilometers, Eastern border, the longest and most rugged, entirely in the Amazon rainforest. Defined by treaties such as the 1909 Treaty.

Bolivia, 1,047 kilometers, Southeastern border, delimited by the Polo-Sánchez Bustamante Treaty (1909). Includes Lake Titicaca and Andean sectors.

Chile, 169 kilometers, Southern border, the shortest, from the Ancomarca Plateau to Point Concordia on the Pacific. Settled by the Treaty of Lima (1929).

Peru has maritime borders with Ecuador and Chile in the Pacific Ocean, but the total of 7,073 km refers exclusively to land borders.

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The Peruvian government declares the creation of a spaceport to be of national interest and public necessity.

On october 1, 2025, the government of President Dina Boluarte presented Bill No. 12623/2025-PE to the Congress of the Republic.

This bill seeks to declare the creation of a spaceport in Peruvian territory to be of national interest and public necessity.

The explicit objective of the document is to "position Peru as a regional leader in the space sector" allowing for scientific, commercial, military, and exploration operations and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers for satellite launches.

This initiative builds on previous efforts, such as a memorandum of understanding with NASA in November 2024 to boost the Peruvian space race and the plans announced by the Ministry of Defense in 2023 to locate the port in Talara (Piura) given its proximity to the equator, which facilitates orbital launches.

Peru is on its way to leading the space race in South America and throughout Ibero-America

The DNA of the Latin American Nomad : Unexpected Origin and an Extensive Tour of the World

 

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“Cholo” is an adjective that can have ambivalent meaning in Peru, it can be positive or negative.

“Cholo o cholito”, “chola o cholita”, are terms that are used between spouses as signs of affection.

But, it can also be used as an insult, “cholo de m…” can be said by one person to insult another.

Peru is a country of mestizo people, that is, a mixture of people from diverse origins, mainly Hispanic/indigenous, but also multiple combinations including people from other origins such as Chinese, Japanese, African, Italian, French, German, Russian, English, Irish, Malays, Jews, Arabs, Palestinians, etc.

If the Peruvian or Latin American has European preponderance in his DNA, he will present a phenotype that will classify him as "white", if on the contrary the indigenous part predominates in his DNA, he will present a phenotype that will not be classified as white and will rather be a "cholo".

But that's not the end of it, within the "white" segment there are also those who are more or less European, and on the other hand those who are more or less indigenous, and they all discriminate between predominantly white and predominantly indigenous.

The predominance of "whites" in Peru has been strong, but it is declining to give it over to those in which the indigenous part predominates,

We see it in the Government, in parliament, in the judiciary, in the prosecutor's office, in the armed forces, in the police, in schools, in universities, etc.

This process includes a negative part: the "cholos" have received, and receive, a lower education than the "whites" so many failures occur when they begin to occupy relevant positions of government, command, legislator, director, etc.

What is called "cholonization" or the preponderance of "cholos" is an irreversible process in Peru, which is beginning to be accepted, but which has the great challenge of having to rapidly raise the educational level in schools and universities so that "whites" and "cholos" are on the same level in terms of culture.

A good idea would also be to massively apply DNA tests now so available to everyone, for what? for what purpose? so that everyone, "whites" and "cholos" see that they are mestizos, mixtures, mixtures, almost the same, and only with slight variations in the components, so that discriminations and exclusions are left aside and mutual respect is introduced .

Peruvians and Latin Americans are neither white nor indigenous. neither white nor Chinese, neither white nor black, neither indigenous nor Japanese, etc. etc etc only mestizos, no matter how bombastic last name we have.

In this book we turn to the genes, to the results of the DNA test of a Peruvian, which could be that of any of the more than 30 million inhabitants of Peru.

We see that it corresponds to the DNA of a mestizo, like all Peruvians and Latin Americans, in this case with a preponderance of European origin.

We see different origins intertwined, including Africa, the Middle East, Europe, America

We appreciate a very long journey around the world, thousands of years across many continents, capturing many strengths in each one.

We American mestizos are nomads who have not had, nor will we have, a definitive settlement in any region of the planet.

From Africa we went to the Middle East, then to Europe, and later to America.

It seems that the process is not over yet because the migratory flows continue.

Reading this book places us in what the nature of the American mestizo really is, what we are.

Is it a disadvantage to be mixed race? no, quite the opposite, it is a great strength, we have the best of many ethnic groups from all continents, which makes us very valuable.

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DARIO'S ODYSSEY IN PERU: LOGBOOK OF A LIFETIME IN PERU 1941 2000 - FULL VERSION - BOOKS 1 AND 2

This book will take you through the exciting and moving life story of a man named Darío, who experienced the ups and downs of life in a prosperous country that was plunged into economic and political crisis.

In his childhood and youth, Darío enjoyed a full and happy life in Peru. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he had just started working, because a military coup took place, and his country entered a severe economic crisis, and people were subjected to mistreatment in an environment of total corruption and disorder.

Through the pages of this book, you will meet a man who fought tirelessly to survive in the midst of adversity and who never lost hope for a better future.

You will learn about Darío's daily struggle to support his family, while he faces the difficulties that arise in a society marked by violence and injustice.

But you will also discover how Dario found the strength to overcome obstacles and build a new life. This is a story of resilience, courage, and perseverance, which will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage and determination.

It is a work that will take you through an emotional journey, from happiness to sadness, from hope to despair, and from adversity to improvement.

This book is an ode to the human struggle and a call to action to build a better world for all. Don't miss this exciting story!

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50 Reasons Why Peru is the Leading Country in South America: And Lima the South Anerican Capital Megalópolis

Discover Peru like never before! In "50 Reasons Why Peru is the Leading Country in South America: And Lima the South American Megalopolis", I invite you to explore a nation that is not only rich in history and culture but also in innovation, biodiversity, and unstoppable growth.

Why Peru? Because in every corner, from the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, this country astonishes the world with its ancient legacy and modern influence. From the oldest civilization in South America to the gastronomic boom that has put Lima on the global map, Peru is synonymous with greatness.

This book is more than just a collection of facts: it’s a tribute to a country that has left its mark on global history and continues to shape its future. With each page, you will discover how Peru has been a cornerstone in art, science, technology, and environmental conservation.

Immerse yourself in this work and fall in love with a country that leads South America. Whether you’re Peruvian or simply passionate about the region, this book will inspire you to learn more and appreciate Peru’s immense contribution to the world. Make this tribute yours and be part of the celebration of greatness!

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