It is a bit mind bending to leave one place where it is winter and arrive hours later to summer. It was already really warm when I woke up (at 10:00am!:) Jane and John live in a part of Lima called La Molina and their yard looks like a little oasis, complete with a patio and pool. (This is juse ONE of the hardships Bailey will have to endure while he is here.) Because they are "semi-diplomats", they have some pretty sweet things I would like to have, like a housekeeper and a cook... who is named Justina. I am seriously considering sending Bailey back home and staying in his place! I went downstairs to get some water after I woke up and when I returned to my room minutes later, my bed was already made! It was like I had a visit from the hotel fairy... and I LOVE her!
I got to tour the embassy and the Peace Corps building with Jane and John repectively. Both were super interesting but in different ways. If I had to sum up my trip to the embassy in a single comment, it would be, "Security is a very serious business there." To even get past the driveway there were three levels of guards with varying degrees of weaponry... all of which was purposely visible I am sure! The one thing that struck me as humorous was that while you are parked in the embassy parking lot, there are a bunch of guys that go around and will wash your car while you are doing your business inside! Now that is convenience! The Peace Corps offices are housed in a beautiful old house. The whole vibe there was relaxed and happy. Every single person we were introduced to was super friendly and positive!
One other interesting feautre that I noticed was the "stoplight entertainment"options. Jane seems to know the people who work the intersections by name and gave many soles (Peruvian currency) out as we waited. So far we have been treated to juggling and a purchase of "2017" New Years glasses. I have been told that they will also be selling YELLOW UNDERWEAR (Yes, you read that correctly!)
because that is รค thing here for the new year. Bailey wondered aloud why it matters if you are wearing yellow underwear on New Years Eve is noone sees it? He either has a really good point or I am now terrified to attend the big party we have been invited to!
Upon our arrival home from our errands I saw that the hotel fairy has a sister and her name is RESTAURANT fairy! I almost sobbed with envy when I saw that the kitchen was spotless and there was a beautiful dinner all ready to be set on the table! Decision made. I am NEVER leaving... or I am going to BEG Justina to come live with me. Dinner was delicious, as if there was ANY doubt!
Our luggage arrived and I unpacked and then re-packed again because Jane and I are heading out at 5:00am (2:00am in my body) for our girls trip to Machu Picchu! Stay tuned!
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