So today was the first day of classes.. I survived getting up at 7.. it actually wasnt bad because its easy to go to bed early here when you dont have your car and your laptop and cell phone to keep you busy. But my class is at 8 and then at 1040, so I am done by 12. I know everyone in my classes since it is everyone for the trip, so that is fun. This weekend was interesting. I no longer enjoy Pilar.. she hasnt asked us a single question about ourselves.. not a SINGLE one! and yesterday she called me Kristen.. then I was like no, I am Rachel. So then she called Kathryn Kristen. Then today she was trying to introduce me to her cousin, and called me Roxanne. Then she called Kathryn Kristen again. Its really weird. She took us to a chinese restaurant yesterday, here they are called ¨Chifas¨. She got up at 11am, took us there, then took a 3 hour nap. We were supposed to have waffles at 5 for a snack.. but ended up having them at 830. Weird. She is the laziest person I have ever seen in my life.. she eats in bed. We have fresh bread every morning that is delivered by the bread man, but i bought some cereal today because I will probably get sick of it soon. I am excited because Elizabeth the maid comes tomorrow, so she will cook for us :). Maybe she will remember our names.
Next Wednesday we have our first test, and it is the halfway point of the class. Thats quick! only 16 days of class. Then on Thursday we go to Nazca for 5 days, it will be a fun trip. We asked Pilar about taking dance lessons and she said there was a good place to take lessons.. Im going to ask her again tonight so maybe we can take some!
John and Aimee, I cant wait to get back to the US to have some American dessert! Everything here is not nearly as sweet as the US. I have has some awful hot chocolate here, but I found swiss miss at the grocery store today and bought it!! and the oranges are good..but I am more of a black tie mousse cake and double chocolate cookie type of girl. Aimee I cant wait to have your cookies!!
I know I have missed some other stuff but I cant think right now.. but its just been aggravating with the situation.. hopefully it will get better though.
I miss everyone! love you all
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Dear Roxanne/ Kristen, study hard for your test! miss you, glad you are having fun!
ReplyDeleteHey Rach, Sorry I haven't been blogging very often. With the end of the school year here it's been really hectic. Your stories have been very amusing, I shared the laundry story with my classes, they thought it was funny. Maybe Pilar has the first stage of Alzhiemers. lol Enjoy the remainder of your trip and class. You're in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI hope you take the Salsa lessons!! That would be so fun! And it would give you something to do in the evening. Jimmy and I can't wait to get there!!
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Sorry your living with the laziest person alive, waking up at 11 and then taking a 3 hour nap is pushing it. We made it to D.C., but got stuck in the rain this evening checking out the white house, and mom made friends with a guy from Slovenia. I hope Pilar doesn't read your blog or else you might get kicked out of the house haha.
ReplyDeleteTake the Koeze candy if you can't find any chocolate.
Jimmy
its sounds like pilar might have used to be a marine cause some of the guys i live with will sleep all night and all day to i dont know how they do it but at least with pilar asleep she is not talking your head off
ReplyDeleteRachel you trip sounds like such an axciting adventure. I have friends that left yesterday to go to MP. They are not hiking it though. I understand they are closing it for a while to restore it and clean it up. Lucky timing. I am proud of you and your stamina. I hope I can figure out how to get this comment to you!! Been trying!
ReplyDeletePete, Paul and I leave for europe on Wed. We are excited. Hope to see you this summer.
Love, Aunt Dana
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a great time. I am so impressed that you made the hike with your backpack. You have had so many fabulous trips and adventures while you are in Peru. I am not surprised that you made friends with chico. Did you know that when we were little we had a dog named chico? I think he was a naughty dog and didn't last real long with the Wheeler family. Sorry Pilar can't remember your name and hasn't fixed any great meals for you. I am wondering about the waffles as a snack! Hopefully, Elizabeth is a great cook and will make up for lost meals. I bet that you will be laughing about Pilar when you are home and you will never forget her. Good luck in school. I can't wait until you teach all of us salsa dancing this summer. Who do you think will do it the best? I will make sure and have lots of good things for you to eat when you visit
Love
Aunt Katie