Monday, March 24, 2008
Happy Late Easter!!
Hello everyone. We had an interesting Easter. Of course nothing like the states. We tried to make it to church. Their is a church here very near the house, but when we were walking, we never found it. We got lost, but we could see the cross on the top of the church. We found the church today and went in and said a special prayer for Grandma Ramos.
Yesterday we also went to a park that was just put in the Guinness World Records for the largest water fountain in the world. They had 9 or 10 fountains altogether and one very very tall one. It was nice. Many of the fountains you could walk into and get wet or just a sprinkle depending on your preference.
After we went to the water park, we went to Mira Flores, a cute little town. Toby had a unique Peruvian dinner called Pizza from Pizza Hut. I hate the pizza here so I had Chicken Fingers from Burger King. We are really adventurous!
When we were in Mira Flores at the park there was a very entertaining street performer (Talking Statue). When you drop a coin in his bucket he will come to life and do something funny for you. Star was video taping when it was Toby's turn. Sorry the video is a little dark and sideways.
Toby also was very excited we bought a few movies that are still not for sale in US. We bought them for $1.50. We watched the New Rambo and Bucket List. We still have 10,000 A.D. to watch tonight which just came out in the us movie theaters this week.
Today we walked to a nice park and walked miles and miles around the house here. We also went to the school and Toby got to see all the students. They were very excited to see Miss Star. We had a very nice lunch, and we were the guests of honor for a singing contest in the first grade music class. The school wants me to stay and teach, but I told them Betty and Jackie would probably come hunt them down LOL.
We are having some trouble loading pictures, but will try to get some to load so you guys can see.
Yesterday we also went to a park that was just put in the Guinness World Records for the largest water fountain in the world. They had 9 or 10 fountains altogether and one very very tall one. It was nice. Many of the fountains you could walk into and get wet or just a sprinkle depending on your preference.
After we went to the water park, we went to Mira Flores, a cute little town. Toby had a unique Peruvian dinner called Pizza from Pizza Hut. I hate the pizza here so I had Chicken Fingers from Burger King. We are really adventurous!
When we were in Mira Flores at the park there was a very entertaining street performer (Talking Statue). When you drop a coin in his bucket he will come to life and do something funny for you. Star was video taping when it was Toby's turn. Sorry the video is a little dark and sideways.
Toby also was very excited we bought a few movies that are still not for sale in US. We bought them for $1.50. We watched the New Rambo and Bucket List. We still have 10,000 A.D. to watch tonight which just came out in the us movie theaters this week.
Today we walked to a nice park and walked miles and miles around the house here. We also went to the school and Toby got to see all the students. They were very excited to see Miss Star. We had a very nice lunch, and we were the guests of honor for a singing contest in the first grade music class. The school wants me to stay and teach, but I told them Betty and Jackie would probably come hunt them down LOL.
We are having some trouble loading pictures, but will try to get some to load so you guys can see.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Welcome to Peru!!!
We are finally to Peru. We have been planning to come back to Peru ever since 2006. We have finally arrived. Getting here was took a very long time, but so far it is worth the wait and the many hours of travel.
Upon arriving here, our host sister Gina took us on a drive. Toby was quite shocked! Peruvian drivers are kinda scary!
After arriving to the house, we got settled in and unpacked. Went for a 3 mile walk. It is about 85 degrees here, but it is also 80% humidity. So after 3 miles, we looked as though we took a shower. To say the least we were drenched in sweat.
We went shopping today for some sandals, and we are just relaxing and trying to stay cool.
Most Exciting part of the trip so far: Toby went out for a late night smoke, and he had no idea the house has an alarm. The alarm blared through the complex and the police called to check if there was someone breaking in. We looked outside to see Toby standing there with his cigarette, looking like "what did I do?"
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