So we all know the saying "He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not." Well how about "I love Peru. I don't love Peru." That is how i feel about some of the things in South America.
Now this is not a post to bash my new home, or say that I hate it here and I wish I wasn't here. In fact I have never been happier or more co
ntent in my life. So all in all here is the love, hate relationship.....
We will start with the things I love:
My new family:
Man, I can't stop talking about
how much I love my team! They are my everything, and I don't know what I would do with out them. Even though I have only known them for 8 months I totally feel like I have known them for years or even my whole life! I just love them sooo much and I couldn't imagine my life with out them, and when I do think about that my world is crushed. But in just a week the Cusco team will be leaving part of our family behind in Arequipa. It is definitely a bittersweet ending but this group of people will be in my life forev
We will start with the things I love:
The Churros:
Well what is a churro? Well it is a little taste of heaven that is a churro. It is sold on the street, (p.s. we were told not to eat street food, but it is deep fried so its all good. Also, I have not gotten sick yet.... so I good with it.) deep fried, coved in sugar and has this caramel something in the middle. Not only does it taste amazing but it is cheap, cheap, cheap. Well it is only 0.06 centimos, but that is without the exch
Well what is a churro? Well it is a little taste of heaven that is a churro. It is sold on the street, (p.s. we were told not to eat street food, but it is deep fried so its all good. Also, I have not gotten sick yet.... so I good with it.) deep fried, coved in sugar and has this caramel something in the middle. Not only does it taste amazing but it is cheap, cheap, cheap. Well it is only 0.06 centimos, but that is without the exch
ange rate so really only 20 cents. Now that just blows my mind!!! Goodness only for 20 cents? YES PLEASE!!!
My new family:
Man, I can't stop talking about
how much I love my team! They are my everything, and I don't know what I would do with out them. Even though I have only known them for 8 months I totally feel like I have known them for years or even my whole life! I just love them sooo much and I couldn't imagine my life with out them, and when I do think about that my world is crushed. But in just a week the Cusco team will be leaving part of our family behind in Arequipa. It is definitely a bittersweet ending but this group of people will be in my life forever (wether they like it or not).
Spanish:
Some days I hate the language, but it is only because I wish I was better at it. On my list of a husband, yupp I have one, being able to speak spanish is on there. I just think it is beautiful!
Ok now to the things I hate (Dislike)........
The Coffee:
Ok so in the states we have Starbucks, Cups, and even gas station coffee is good (ok that is stretching it). But seriously most of the coffee here is instant, now I don't have a problem with that but when it tastes like tar, and you add 12 spoons of sugar to it... I hate to say it but it is not coffee at all. Like even the coffee shops here use instant coffee. It just breaks my heart. Like I always thought that South America had good coffee.... Boy was I wrong.
The People of Peru:
I have always loved other cultures, Africa has a huge place in my heart, but there is a difference in living in the culture and just visiting. I have been praying for a true love of the people and I have it. I am in love with the people. I love it soooo much here.
I have always loved other cultures, Africa has a huge place in my heart, but there is a difference in living in the culture and just visiting. I have been praying for a true love of the people and I have it. I am in love with the people. I love it soooo much here.
Movies:
So living here some of the every day items like clothes and movies (real ones) are expensive so we do things differently down here. We go and get movies for like a $1 each. And I love it!
Markets:
So Markets = AWESOME. In these markets you are able to find anything you can imagine. Like anything from, tooth paste to clothin
So living here some of the every day items like clothes and movies (real ones) are expensive so we do things differently down here. We go and get movies for like a $1 each. And I love it!
Markets:
So Markets = AWESOME. In these markets you are able to find anything you can imagine. Like anything from, tooth paste to clothin
g to movies to cow tongues or heads. There is so many things there and it is just a whole different experience.
Packed combi's:
Ok first off what is a Combi? Well it is the public transportation here in Peru. Really they are just like a public bus system. Now why would I even like a packed Combi? Well early in the morning or late at night, like 9 o'clock at night, the Combi's are packed, packed, packed!!!! Like there are people hanging out of the door, and when you want to get off you are litterally birthed out of the combi. And you can just forget about comfort zones on combies you get up close and personal with people. And all I can do is laugh.
Packed combi's:
Ok first off what is a Combi? Well it is the public transportation here in Peru. Really they are just like a public bus system. Now why would I even like a packed Combi? Well early in the morning or late at night, like 9 o'clock at night, the Combi's are packed, packed, packed!!!! Like there are people hanging out of the door, and when you want to get off you are litterally birthed out of the combi. And you can just forget about comfort zones on combies you get up close and personal with people. And all I can do is laugh.
Spanish:
Some days I hate the language, but it is only because I wish I was better at it. On my list of a husband, yupp I have one, being able to speak spanish is on there. I just think it is beautiful!
Ok now to the things I hate (Dislike)........
The Coffee:
Ok so in the states we have Starbucks, Cups, and even gas station coffee is good (ok that is stretching it). But seriously most of the coffee here is instant, now I don't have a problem with that but when it tastes like tar, and you add 12 spoons of sugar to it... I hate to say it but it is not coffee at all. Like even the coffee shops here use instant coffee. It just breaks my heart. Like I always thought that South America had good coffee.... Boy was I wrong.
Rice and Potatoes:
Ok, ok I don't hate all the food here but when we have rice and potatoes every day almost 3 times a day I just don't like it so much. There are so many things you can do with rice and potatoes... Oh how I miss the variety.
Internet:
When it takes all day to load something or just waiting for
Ok, ok I don't hate all the food here but when we have rice and potatoes every day almost 3 times a day I just don't like it so much. There are so many things you can do with rice and potatoes... Oh how I miss the variety.
Internet:
When it takes all day to load something or just waiting for
10 minutes for a page or some pictures to load on the internet its a wee bit slow. It just I am so used to having things instant and fast internet and here that is just not known. I just simply want to Skype with family and friends but the internet connection is not good so it isn't even possible. Oh the life of a missionary.
Driving and Side walks:
So we all know the rules of the road... well that doesn't exist here. Not only do they drive crazy they walk how they drive. And there is no rhyme or reason to any of it. So when we take a taxi or walk down the street it is like a game... and when you are having a bad day... it is not a game you want to play.
In saying all of that I totally love, love, love Peru and this is my home, and I don't want to be any where else. And in all reality the things that I hate just brings joy and laughter into my life.
Driving and Side walks:
So we all know the rules of the road... well that doesn't exist here. Not only do they drive crazy they walk how they drive. And there is no rhyme or reason to any of it. So when we take a taxi or walk down the street it is like a game... and when you are having a bad day... it is not a game you want to play.
In saying all of that I totally love, love, love Peru and this is my home, and I don't want to be any where else. And in all reality the things that I hate just brings joy and laughter into my life.
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