Tuesday June 10th, 2014

Here are some loose vids that we imported onto my computer from Simon's phone, before it was stolen.  We had intended to splice them together into another video, however that is not possible at this point.  Anyhow, you all should enjoy these clips that give a glimpse into the glamor of our lives here in Lima:

So, things in the big city are good, more or less, although we'd much rather be in the mountains right now.  Nevertheless, we are having a relaxing time here getting to know our way around.  We have been familiarizing ourselves with the hectic bus system here, and the many strange and/or practical rules of the house instated by Melissa.  Trying our hands as chefs has been good fun. Last night we made a delicious pizza, better than Dominos!  The fresh fruit and veg here are amazing, especially the Maracuya and the Grenadinas!

And just about everything else as well.  One thing that we are becoming more and more wary of is the tendancy for the locals to view us as walking money bags ripe for getting ripped off.  Though this is not true of everyone (and they are certainly mistaken about our financial status) it is still something to be cautious about.  Luckily, we have out Spanish skills and aren't afraid to negotiate for a better price (Or just find another vendor all together).  This trip is truly a learning experience for both of us, covering all aspects of life.  I can say without a doubt that we will both step away from this adventure the wiser, and have some awesome times while we are at it!

Until next time, Chao!