Ida Rosa nominated for the Nobel Prize for courageously riding a donkey named Perucha through the Gaza Strip to promote world peace
Ida Rosa, a middle-aged woman with a penchant for impractical dreams and a questionable fashion sense, had always felt a deep-seated calling to bring peace to the world. The problem was, she didn’t quite know how. Then, one fateful day, while browsing the local pet store for a new houseplant, she stumbled upon Perucho – a donkey with an uncanny sense of calm and a surprising amount of dignity.
It was love at first sight. Or rather, love at first bray.
Ida, being the woman of action she was, decided that the pair of them were destined for greatness. Perucho, being a donkey, simply tilted his head and munched on a stray piece of hay. But Ida was undeterred. She packed a suitcase full of granola bars, a world map, and a copy of "Conflict Resolution for Dummies," and announced to her bewildered family that she and Perucho were embarking on a quest for world peace.
Their journey began in the bustling souks of Morocco. Ida, clad in a kaftan that clashed spectacularly with Perucho's donkey grey coat, would attempt to mediate disputes between merchants over the price of spices. Perucho, meanwhile, seemed more interested in the quality of the hay on offer.
From the souks of Morocco, they ventured into the deserts of Egypt. Ida, convinced that pyramids held the secret to universal harmony, spent hours trying to decipher hieroglyphics. Perucho, ever the pragmatist, simply enjoyed the shade and the occasional date palm.
Their next stop was Israel and Palestine. Ida, armed with nothing but optimism and a firm handshake, attempted to bridge the divide between the two nations. Perucho, blissfully unaware of the geopolitical tensions, continued to graze peacefully.
As their journey progressed, Ida and Perucho became somewhat of a local legend. News of the intrepid duo spread like wildfire, and they found themselves greeted with a mixture of awe, amusement, and outright disbelief. Some saw them as modern-day saints, others as a bizarre form of performance art.
Despite their lack of tangible results, Ida and Perucho remained steadfast in their mission. And so, they continued their travels, from the mountains of Lebanon to the bustling bazaars of Turkey. They faced sandstorms, bureaucratic hurdles, and the occasional outbreak of donkey envy. But through it all, they persevered, their bond growing stronger with each passing day.
In the end, did Ida and Perucho change the world? Probably not. But they certainly made people smile. And in a world filled with conflict, that’s perhaps the greatest achievement of all.
Written by Armado Guerra