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Museum 19: Museo Larco in Lima


1. Location - Lima, Peru
In October 2013, Lima was chosen to host the 2019 Pan American Games; these games were held at venues in and around Lima, and were the largest sporting event ever hosted by the country
Task: Read a book with sport as a theme.

2. About - In 1925, Rafael Larco Herrera acquired a collection of vases and other archaeological pieces from his brother-in-law, Alfredo Hoyle.
Task: Read a book whose author's first and last initials are any combination of R L H.

3. Collection - Chimú Funerary Attire
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Task: Read a book with jewelry on the cover.

4. Interactive item - based on the Museo Larco in Lima
Task: Your choice based on your selection from the collection. Required - link to the picture and explain connection.

thought I'd share these Task 1 Sports related bookls:

(basketball) (bowling) {track}
(gymnastics) (billiards) (hockey)

Thanks, Almeta.

I've got Alone on the Wall (mountain climbing) in that slot. Maybe this year, I can get it off my challenge lists.

Janice wrote: "Thanks, Almeta.

I've got Alone on the Wall (mountain climbing) in that slot. Maybe this year, I can get it off my challenge lists."

Are you a climber? That looks crazy!

Almeta wrote: "Are you a climber? That looks crazy!..."

No kidding, right? I cannot imaging doing it (rock climbing), but it was a great story and the audiobook was awesome listen!

Will this fly for jewelry on the cover?

Almeta wrote: "Janice wrote: "Thanks, Almeta."

Are you a climber? That looks crazy!

No, but I'm a fan of Alex's. Every year, my friend and I go to the Banff Mountain Film Festival (except this year). People submit films of extreme sports, and the committee views and adjudicate them. They get hundreds of submissions each year. The winning films are taken and shown around the world. Usually there's a film of Alex. We're always disappointed when there isn't.

Cherie wrote: "Will this fly for jewelry on the cover? "

I don't think it's intented is to be a piece of jewelry. It looks more like a magical artifact. I have this book and I wouldn't consider it for this task.

Here is a suggestion for a sports related book. As I have already read this book, I am still looking for one;
Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas

3. Collection - Chimú Funerary Attire
Task: Read a book with jewelry on the cover.

Is someone wearing the jewelry on the cover OK for this task?

I have 2 books in mind
1. The Price of Paradise

2. The Traitor's Girl


On both covers someone is wearing earrings. Tbe first cover they are more elaborate, the second are just smaller pearl earrings.

Odette wrote: "3. Collection - Chimú Funerary Attire
Task: Read a book with jewelry on the cover.

Is someone wearing the jewelry on the cover OK for this task?

I have 2 books in mind
1. [book:The Price of Parad..."

I would say yes to Price of Paradise because the earring is very prominent and your eye immediately goes to it.

The second one would not work because it's not prominent and so inconsequential.

Janice wrote: "Odette wrote: "3. Collection - Chimú Funerary Attire
Task: Read a book with jewelry on the cover.

Thanks very much, Janice. I agree about the earring being more prominent on the cover of the Bird of Paradise.

Would this cover work for 3. Read a book with jewelry on the cover?

Marie Claude wrote: "Would this cover work for 3. Read a book with jewelry on the cover?
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Yes, it will work.

Would work for jewelry on the cover?

Abby wrote: "Would work for jewelry on the cover?"

Sorry, I believe I'd made an earlier ruling that crowns and tiaras are headpieces and not jewelry.

Ok, thanks. I didn't know because crowns are a cross between jewelry and a really over the top hat that only royalty can wear. :)

They do have jewels in them, but their purpose is what makes the differentiation.

For the first task, does distance running count as a sport?

Amanda wrote: "For the first task, does distance running count as a sport?"

Yes.

For the initials - do they have to have all three or can it just be 2?

Katrisa wrote: "For the initials - do they have to have all three or can it just be 2?"

Any two of the three initials, in any order, will work.

Janice wrote: "Katrisa wrote: "For the initials - do they have to have all three or can it just be 2?"

Any two of the three initials, in any order, will work."

Thanks!

Is this enough jewelry?

Katrisa wrote: "Is this enough jewelry?
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Yes, there's enough. :)

Woo Hoo!

Would Miss Pym Disposes work for sport as a theme? It is set at a physical training college and there is a lot about the curriculum which includes dance, gymnastics and other sports (for example there is a cricket match). So far I’m about 60% in and so far the accident mentioned in the blurb has not occurred yet - the story so far is about the students, teachers, the end of year exams and sporting demonstrations.

Also, is this cover ok for jewellery on the cover:

Lori, Both books will work.

Thanks

2. About
Task: Read a book whose author's first and last initials are any combination of R L H

Alexandra has only the Kindle edition and the page count is 297. Would this be acceptable for the above task?

Thanks.

Viji wrote: "2. About
Task: Read a book whose author's first and last initials are any combination of R L H

Alexandra has only the Kindle edition and the page cou..."

Yes.

Janice wrote: "Viji wrote: "2. About
Task: Read a book whose author's first and last initials are any combination of R L H

Alexandra has only the Kindle edition and..."

Thanks, Janice.