Lima, Perú

Well it is the third day I am in Lima and it is hot out. I arrived Monday at 10:00 o'clock at night and I was very nervous going out to greet the taxi. I did not know what to expect and if he was going to even be there. I was warned about the taxi culture in Lima and South America so I was on high caution. One up lifting moment before going out into the public area, you have to press a button before entering. If the light goes red then you have to have your bags checked. If the light goes green, then you can go right through. Mine was green and was glad because I had my bag packed well and did not feel like packing it again. So I proceeded to meet Remigio my taxi driver who is a very nice man. All I got out of him tough was that he likes to surf and pointed out areas of interest like their national football field.

The traffic in Perú is very exciting and dangerous. Lines in the road, do not bother just beep your way in and you will get in. It was quite intense seeing how people down here drive and trying to cross the road is a task in itself. There are very few lights where I am staying and so you have to constantly J walk but it is the norm. So after Remigio dropped me off I got to briefly meet Marcela's mother and sister then talked to Marcela and my mother and off the bed.

Tuesday I got out of the house and walked around the neighbourhood with Marcela's Sister Maria. She showed me the two areas to go shopping for water and food. Then she had to go to gymnastics and I decided it was a good time for a nap. After my nap I decided to practice some Spanish and enjoyed the hot weather outside. Then Marcela's family served dinner which was beans, rice and vegetables. All of which were good and will have to get the bean receipt.

I headed down with Marcela's Mother Chela to Mirafloras which is a very tourist part of town. I planned to find a place called The South American Explorers Club in that area. The club is suppose to help people find stuff to do in Lima and in South America and they have meet ups. Unfortunately I should of wrote down the address but I thought I would be fine with out it and just to use the map. With doing so I walked right past the club. It was not a big lose, I still have so much time here to find it and I got to see a very cool district of Lima.   

It is has only been three days but I am still very intimidated to go out on my own. I am staying in a residential area of Perú and it is pretty scary going out and interacting with people that do not know English. I know enough Spanish to get by at purchasing water and food but I have not built up enough confidence. Another thing that has slowed me down is that I am still sick and still week. The heat has taken a toll on me and I lose energy quickly. Though these two situations have occurred I am still resilient and will persevere and push my comfort zone.