I´m Here

Well I made it safe and sound! The first 2 days were just orientation and becoming familiar with the culture and customs here in Peru. Some being very different then what I´m used to in the United States. I met my host family yesterday (Friday) and i'm thankful that i have one older brother, Carlos,22, and two sisters Norma and Gloria. Carlos and Norma both speak English so they have been veery helpful when I do not understand my parents. This morning i woke up and my mother asked me if I would like to go somewhere. I thought we were just going next door to get water since the water stopped working this morning. To my surprise i walked out of the house and went to the grocery store with my pajamas on! I missed the store part when she was speaking in spanish. While there she helped me pronouicate the different kinds of fruit and whether I liked them or not. She then asked if i liked cheese (in spanish of course!) i said yes not knowing that it would be my breakfast this morning! so far are is well and Í´m learning alot. Classes start Monday and I will have to learn how to ride a combi (small van) negotiate a price and know where to get off... I´ll tell you how it goes later. I´m very fortunate that my family has the internet and a park where I can run and be safe!

Lindsey