Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year/ Feliz Ano Nuevo
This is the first time I've spent Hogmanay and New Year away from UK. I'm quite excited. Hope the rain stays off. It's looking ok right now. We plan to go to La Plaza and a bar with a band. Depends on weather where I will bring in New Year. I quite fancy La Plaza followed by the bar.
Today I was invited to a rebirthing ceremony, but decided against it. I reckon I've seen enough folk being reborn and fat lot of good it did them.
There have been some caves discovered recently near Cusco. Some hieroglyphic images were found within. These have been carbon dated and the messages translated by top European experts in these kind of things. It turns out that they are 10 million years old and the images reveal a message from highly developed visitors from outer space, called the Elder Brothers. The Brothers' message was for us all to follow the Path of Light.
So thats a very hopeful message to end my last blog posting for 2010. And no sneering there at the back!!! Believe!
So happy new year to all, and thank you for reading my ramblings. It's been fun.
Today I was invited to a rebirthing ceremony, but decided against it. I reckon I've seen enough folk being reborn and fat lot of good it did them.
There have been some caves discovered recently near Cusco. Some hieroglyphic images were found within. These have been carbon dated and the messages translated by top European experts in these kind of things. It turns out that they are 10 million years old and the images reveal a message from highly developed visitors from outer space, called the Elder Brothers. The Brothers' message was for us all to follow the Path of Light.
So thats a very hopeful message to end my last blog posting for 2010. And no sneering there at the back!!! Believe!
So happy new year to all, and thank you for reading my ramblings. It's been fun.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Street Crimes
This morning I spent chatting with two 16 year olds in La Policia. They are both there for being very naughty boys indeed. One of them has been there for five days, he keeps telling me it will be his last. So hope not to see him tomorrow. His parents are supposed to come and take him home tomorrow morning. The other boy hopes to get away too. Depends on the police of course. Enjoyed chatting to them, tried some gentle moral guidance, bit of encouragement to change their lives and think about things. They were quite happy to listen to my words of wisdom, and good to hear a bit of their life story. Life is hard for them. I like that I can speak to them reasonably freely in Spanish. It makes a big difference to all.
Met a policewoman today who remembers me from 3 or 4 years ago. She remembered my name though I forgot hers. She remembers Fernando and has promised to find out what became of him, and where he is now, if she can manage it. But of course she is busy keeping the peace here so may not see her again. But am hopeful.
Have managed to find out a little about Robin, met someone who knows him and which street he works. We went for a walk along there but no sign of him. He "works" there because it's busy and there are no cameras. I feel so sad for him. It's such a waste of a life. I doubt if he will appreciate seeing me, but what the hell, I feel I've got to try. So different from his brother Heber. He's all of 17, and not likely to change now.
I was sitting on a bench in this street where Robin works, just waiting to see if he would turn up, when these two boys, all of 6 or 7, sat down behind me and tried to pick my pockets. I was alert fortunately and no harm done. I was just amazed how young they start. I suggested they eff off, but we left before they did.
Tomorrow is the last day of the year here too, though it will arrive here a bit later than back home, about 5 hours later. We have a big celebration in La Plaza de Armas, lets hope rain stays off. Going to KM0 again and will probably bring in new year there with some friends. Plans still fluid.
One gets to meet all sorts here in Cusco. Can't make my mind up if I prefer here or Lima.
Met a policewoman today who remembers me from 3 or 4 years ago. She remembered my name though I forgot hers. She remembers Fernando and has promised to find out what became of him, and where he is now, if she can manage it. But of course she is busy keeping the peace here so may not see her again. But am hopeful.
Have managed to find out a little about Robin, met someone who knows him and which street he works. We went for a walk along there but no sign of him. He "works" there because it's busy and there are no cameras. I feel so sad for him. It's such a waste of a life. I doubt if he will appreciate seeing me, but what the hell, I feel I've got to try. So different from his brother Heber. He's all of 17, and not likely to change now.
I was sitting on a bench in this street where Robin works, just waiting to see if he would turn up, when these two boys, all of 6 or 7, sat down behind me and tried to pick my pockets. I was alert fortunately and no harm done. I was just amazed how young they start. I suggested they eff off, but we left before they did.
Tomorrow is the last day of the year here too, though it will arrive here a bit later than back home, about 5 hours later. We have a big celebration in La Plaza de Armas, lets hope rain stays off. Going to KM0 again and will probably bring in new year there with some friends. Plans still fluid.
One gets to meet all sorts here in Cusco. Can't make my mind up if I prefer here or Lima.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Xmas Celebrations in Peru
Things are done very differntly here in Peru. Most of the celebrations take place on 24th.
I went to La Policia as usual on morning of 24th and spent the morning with the boys and girls there. It's quite sad really to see these kids there. They seem quite happy but you never know how they feel inside. It must be really hard for them to tell anyone how they feel, when the whole world has let them down so badly.
The two brothers are still there, one is 4 years old and the other one is 10. They are looking after each other. I hope they find a place for them soon. There's another boy aged 6 , Juan Carlos. Not sure what his background is. He can't write hisa name and doesn't know the numbers from one to ten, so we practice that and I think we've made some progress. Yoel has promised to help him when I'm not there. So I leave him homework to do, as it were.
I decided against spending Xmas day at Elim, because there are enough volunteers staying there but more because I had an invitation from a friend to spend xmas eve having a traditional Peruvian Xmas.
Like I said all the celebrations take place on xmas eve, or at least main ones. The children get there presents in the morning and at night the adults celebrate. I spent the afternoon in Plaza de Armas, which was quite literally packed to overflowing. The square is given over to all sorts of stalls and people come to make last minute shopping. Not quite like Princes Street but same idea with less money.
Turkey and rice and potatoes and veg were served at 11.30 pm. We first had to go to a communal kind of kitchen where all the turkeys for the locality and beyond were cooked in a giant oven. We walked back carrying the steaming turkey, passing others doing the same. Turkeys taste the same here as every where else. I was given too much but was allowed to take a whole lot back to my flat in a doggie bag.
Come midnight we went outside to set off our fireworks. Where we were joined by all the locals doing the same in the street. Great fun. I got home to my bed about 1 am. Tired but pleased to have had the experience.
Xmas day was the most unusual I have ever spent. I took a taxi to La Policia and spent the morning with the kids there. Went for lunch and then got caught by the rain going back to my flat. My first soaking. Spent afternoon in my flat getting warm abd dry and waiting for rain to stop.
Xmas night was spent with some friends in a bar with live music. Band were superb, one of the best live bands I've seen in years. Will post some pics and maybe a video if I can get round to it. It was a truly memorable Xmas night, one I shall never forget. The band played for 3 hours. I eventually got home about 1.30 am. We walked back as it was such a nice night.
Such is xmas here in Cusco;
I went to La Policia as usual on morning of 24th and spent the morning with the boys and girls there. It's quite sad really to see these kids there. They seem quite happy but you never know how they feel inside. It must be really hard for them to tell anyone how they feel, when the whole world has let them down so badly.
The two brothers are still there, one is 4 years old and the other one is 10. They are looking after each other. I hope they find a place for them soon. There's another boy aged 6 , Juan Carlos. Not sure what his background is. He can't write hisa name and doesn't know the numbers from one to ten, so we practice that and I think we've made some progress. Yoel has promised to help him when I'm not there. So I leave him homework to do, as it were.
I decided against spending Xmas day at Elim, because there are enough volunteers staying there but more because I had an invitation from a friend to spend xmas eve having a traditional Peruvian Xmas.
Like I said all the celebrations take place on xmas eve, or at least main ones. The children get there presents in the morning and at night the adults celebrate. I spent the afternoon in Plaza de Armas, which was quite literally packed to overflowing. The square is given over to all sorts of stalls and people come to make last minute shopping. Not quite like Princes Street but same idea with less money.
Turkey and rice and potatoes and veg were served at 11.30 pm. We first had to go to a communal kind of kitchen where all the turkeys for the locality and beyond were cooked in a giant oven. We walked back carrying the steaming turkey, passing others doing the same. Turkeys taste the same here as every where else. I was given too much but was allowed to take a whole lot back to my flat in a doggie bag.
Come midnight we went outside to set off our fireworks. Where we were joined by all the locals doing the same in the street. Great fun. I got home to my bed about 1 am. Tired but pleased to have had the experience.
Xmas day was the most unusual I have ever spent. I took a taxi to La Policia and spent the morning with the kids there. Went for lunch and then got caught by the rain going back to my flat. My first soaking. Spent afternoon in my flat getting warm abd dry and waiting for rain to stop.
Xmas night was spent with some friends in a bar with live music. Band were superb, one of the best live bands I've seen in years. Will post some pics and maybe a video if I can get round to it. It was a truly memorable Xmas night, one I shall never forget. The band played for 3 hours. I eventually got home about 1.30 am. We walked back as it was such a nice night.
Such is xmas here in Cusco;
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Merry Xmas
I can't quite believe that I'm spending Xmas in Peru, and not in sunny Edinburgh. It's a funny old world right enough.
As I've been away for past month or two I may not have sent you all the usual charity card so this posting is by way of a Xmas greeting from Cusco. So Merry Xmas to all of you, hope you all have a great time and the snow goes away for you.
I've now been a week in Cusco and have been back to work in La Policia and visited Elim.
Today in La Policia two boys were brought in and just left by these two women. They thought I was working there and proceeded to tell me why these two had to be dropped off for Xmas. They're orphans and no one can care for them anymore. Sad.
Later a wee baby boy was brought in by the police,he was found abandoned in the street. No one knows who he is. He's beautiful. Think I will take himn back to Edinburgh.
I will work in La Policia de la Familia on Xmas day and Boxing Day, and then go to Elim in afternoon. Have am invitsation to a friends house for xmas dinner, they will have turkey...
Very busy here,not got much time to write my blog or post pics. Hope to have more time next week.
Best wishes to you all for Xmas. I will pass on your love to all the kids of Cusco who need it so much.
As I've been away for past month or two I may not have sent you all the usual charity card so this posting is by way of a Xmas greeting from Cusco. So Merry Xmas to all of you, hope you all have a great time and the snow goes away for you.
I've now been a week in Cusco and have been back to work in La Policia and visited Elim.
Today in La Policia two boys were brought in and just left by these two women. They thought I was working there and proceeded to tell me why these two had to be dropped off for Xmas. They're orphans and no one can care for them anymore. Sad.
Later a wee baby boy was brought in by the police,he was found abandoned in the street. No one knows who he is. He's beautiful. Think I will take himn back to Edinburgh.
I will work in La Policia de la Familia on Xmas day and Boxing Day, and then go to Elim in afternoon. Have am invitsation to a friends house for xmas dinner, they will have turkey...
Very busy here,not got much time to write my blog or post pics. Hope to have more time next week.
Best wishes to you all for Xmas. I will pass on your love to all the kids of Cusco who need it so much.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
No Legs
Yesterday I saw a man with no legs begging in the street and walked past him. Then I thought you can't do that and had to go back to give him a small donation. So many beggars here,so many women with their children all times of day and night. Impossible to ignore but you just can't give all the time and then you end up feeling bad. Not like Edinburgh beggars. In Morningside they become like friends they're there so often, well maybe not quite like freinds but you know what I mean. I never feel bad if I walk past them, which I do mostly as they are usually on their mobiles or drinking or feeding the dog.
Then I bumped into this couple from Canada, originally from Torquay, England. They assumed I was English until I pointed out my accent and island origins. It turns out that they are very familiar with the Isle of Lewis. So we had a chat about their trips to that dear place and were full of praise for our guest houses and our landladies. Then off they went to where ever.
It's late Thursday night. My bag is all packed for Cusco. Just had a call from my pal Miller and will meet him tomorrow at 4 pm. Nice to hear from him. He helps me with my Spanish and I help him with his English.
Biggest news here this past week or so has been Mario Vargas LLosa and his Nobel award. He is very popular needless to say. He's said that he will fight Keiko in every legal way possible should she get past the first round of voting in the presidential elections. Which was good to hear.
Must off to bed now..,,,early start tomorrow.
Then I bumped into this couple from Canada, originally from Torquay, England. They assumed I was English until I pointed out my accent and island origins. It turns out that they are very familiar with the Isle of Lewis. So we had a chat about their trips to that dear place and were full of praise for our guest houses and our landladies. Then off they went to where ever.
It's late Thursday night. My bag is all packed for Cusco. Just had a call from my pal Miller and will meet him tomorrow at 4 pm. Nice to hear from him. He helps me with my Spanish and I help him with his English.
Biggest news here this past week or so has been Mario Vargas LLosa and his Nobel award. He is very popular needless to say. He's said that he will fight Keiko in every legal way possible should she get past the first round of voting in the presidential elections. Which was good to hear.
Must off to bed now..,,,early start tomorrow.
"No te vayas"
I've had many great days with the kids of Lima. Yesterday was as memorable as any I've spent here.
We took 17 kids, 14 boys and 4 girls to the cinema in San Juan. I hadn't realised before hand that they had never been to the cinema before in their lives. You can imasgine the excitement. It was electric.
The kids in San Juan are somehow different to the others I work with, not that I don't love them all equally, but there's something about San Juan that gets to me.
When I arrived at the centre with Pedro, most of them had already arrived or been collected by Flor. They knew it would be my last day for a while and were all over me and chanting "no te vayas Donald". Incredible. Love them to bits.
We walked to the cinema, about a twenty minute walk and bought sweets,chocs etc. We went to see Narnia which was just as you would expect. The kids loved it of course, but this was their first time in cinema, so any film was going to be memorable. There was all the usual nonsense like talking cow and lion and was it a rat or a mouse? Some funny bits. CS Lewis was a bit odd. Kid turns into some kind of dragon and tows the boat!
We all had a great time. Flor brought her mum and daughter along, so it was nice for them too. We walked back to the centre and had some coca cola and cake, sitting outside at 7 pm.
Luis Miguel and Samuel have decided that I'm to be their padrino. So now I'm godfather for 2 more kids. Maybe someday there will be a Godfather 4 in the cinema! I don't know that I will see them as often as I've seen Heber over the years. Will have to see. But I don't think they will forget. I'm going back to see them in January all being well.
On Tuesday I had my last day in Villa Maria. We had a party and Flor made a speech. Lots of the Villa Maria kids turned up. Maybe 25 of them. I had to say a few words in Spanish to thank all these kids for being so friendly and welcoming. It's not easy but I think the kids appreciated muy efforts for them.
Will post a pic or two later. It's my last day in Lima, so have my packing to do. It's a pain in the butt. Tomorrow in Cusco. It's raining there.
We took 17 kids, 14 boys and 4 girls to the cinema in San Juan. I hadn't realised before hand that they had never been to the cinema before in their lives. You can imasgine the excitement. It was electric.
The kids in San Juan are somehow different to the others I work with, not that I don't love them all equally, but there's something about San Juan that gets to me.
When I arrived at the centre with Pedro, most of them had already arrived or been collected by Flor. They knew it would be my last day for a while and were all over me and chanting "no te vayas Donald". Incredible. Love them to bits.
We walked to the cinema, about a twenty minute walk and bought sweets,chocs etc. We went to see Narnia which was just as you would expect. The kids loved it of course, but this was their first time in cinema, so any film was going to be memorable. There was all the usual nonsense like talking cow and lion and was it a rat or a mouse? Some funny bits. CS Lewis was a bit odd. Kid turns into some kind of dragon and tows the boat!
We all had a great time. Flor brought her mum and daughter along, so it was nice for them too. We walked back to the centre and had some coca cola and cake, sitting outside at 7 pm.
Luis Miguel and Samuel have decided that I'm to be their padrino. So now I'm godfather for 2 more kids. Maybe someday there will be a Godfather 4 in the cinema! I don't know that I will see them as often as I've seen Heber over the years. Will have to see. But I don't think they will forget. I'm going back to see them in January all being well.
On Tuesday I had my last day in Villa Maria. We had a party and Flor made a speech. Lots of the Villa Maria kids turned up. Maybe 25 of them. I had to say a few words in Spanish to thank all these kids for being so friendly and welcoming. It's not easy but I think the kids appreciated muy efforts for them.
Will post a pic or two later. It's my last day in Lima, so have my packing to do. It's a pain in the butt. Tomorrow in Cusco. It's raining there.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Taximan sacked & Celtic supporter is found in Lima
I couldn't stand being in the same car as my right wing taximan any longer. See posts in May for more on this. But mainly he is a Keiko supporter, and that's enough for me. I was not expecting to see him again but I used him once on my arrival, mainly because he knew I was here because my airport taximan knows him and told him I was in Lima again. I haven't called him since. I don't have to put up with his grunting anymore, which is a relief.
I have two new taximen I use now. One called Edwin takes me to San Antonio twice a week. He helps with with my Spanish and explains the intricacies of Peru's presidential elections to me.
My other taximan is called Jorge. He has a daughter who is an actress and he has promised to drop off a couple of tickets at my apartment for her latest production so that I can go in January and maybe even meet her. Which is nice!!!
He has a son who is a jazz guitarist and is playing with a jazz orchestra on a Mediteranean (spell check) cruise ship right now even as we speak. Nice. Soon to tour in Brazil. He travels all over the world and may even have been to Leith. His dad will pass on my email just in case he ever comes back to snowy Scotland. In Lima one meets all sorts. How long would I need to use Edinburgh taxis for such enlightment.
The security man on duty at INABIF in Villa Maria got chatting to me a few weeks back. He doesn't speak English of course, but I thought I heard him asking me about Glasgow and realised he was going on about the famous Glasgow Celtic. Would you adam and eve it??? I know there are one or two of my faithful followers who are fond of Celtic bhoys so I'm sure you will be pleased to hear that there is at least one supporter in Villa Maria del Triunfo!!! Every time he sees me now he says Glasgow Celtic. It's quite touching. I haven't told him about Man U. Speaking of which, lets hope we see off Chelsea at the weekend. Don't know where or whether I will see the game.
Hope you like my pics. I think the ones of the boys at the fairground is quite exceptional. They have just seen the big wheel start up as they wait there turn to get into the fairground.
I have two new taximen I use now. One called Edwin takes me to San Antonio twice a week. He helps with with my Spanish and explains the intricacies of Peru's presidential elections to me.
My other taximan is called Jorge. He has a daughter who is an actress and he has promised to drop off a couple of tickets at my apartment for her latest production so that I can go in January and maybe even meet her. Which is nice!!!
He has a son who is a jazz guitarist and is playing with a jazz orchestra on a Mediteranean (spell check) cruise ship right now even as we speak. Nice. Soon to tour in Brazil. He travels all over the world and may even have been to Leith. His dad will pass on my email just in case he ever comes back to snowy Scotland. In Lima one meets all sorts. How long would I need to use Edinburgh taxis for such enlightment.
The security man on duty at INABIF in Villa Maria got chatting to me a few weeks back. He doesn't speak English of course, but I thought I heard him asking me about Glasgow and realised he was going on about the famous Glasgow Celtic. Would you adam and eve it??? I know there are one or two of my faithful followers who are fond of Celtic bhoys so I'm sure you will be pleased to hear that there is at least one supporter in Villa Maria del Triunfo!!! Every time he sees me now he says Glasgow Celtic. It's quite touching. I haven't told him about Man U. Speaking of which, lets hope we see off Chelsea at the weekend. Don't know where or whether I will see the game.
Hope you like my pics. I think the ones of the boys at the fairground is quite exceptional. They have just seen the big wheel start up as they wait there turn to get into the fairground.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Figures
I've hit double figures for followers!!! But I don't know who my tenth follower is?
Been doing this blog on and off now for four years since 2006. It has been viewed 11,936 times since then. Which is nice!!!
Maybe hit 12k mark by time I go back to Edinburgh. Keep up the good work folks.
I have only one week left in Lima. I'm off to Cusco next Friday. Travelling by Peruvian Airlines for the first time. Supporting local industry as it were, not to mention fact that they are cheapest available.
Been doing this blog on and off now for four years since 2006. It has been viewed 11,936 times since then. Which is nice!!!
Maybe hit 12k mark by time I go back to Edinburgh. Keep up the good work folks.
I have only one week left in Lima. I'm off to Cusco next Friday. Travelling by Peruvian Airlines for the first time. Supporting local industry as it were, not to mention fact that they are cheapest available.
San Juan
As is probably obvious the title of last post from my iphone wasn't quite complete when I somehow managed to post it so will leave it like that and you can guess what it's meant to say. Prizes for correct answers of course.
Spent yesterday with kids at San Juan. There's a library upstairs from our centre so we were able to go there for a couple of hours. They were busy doing drawings for me. There was no-one else in the library other than the librarian, who was really nice, just told them to keep it quiet a couple of times. They're a good bunch of kids, all boys yesterday except for one girl.
We bought some coco cola and cakes when we were walking round the market collecting the boys, so we had a wee party and played some games before we went to the library.
My new tables and chairs are in place and looking good. The boys were really pleased with them. One day maybe my name will be in lights in San Juan. Or maybe the boys will build a statue for me. Will post a photo on here so all can see my tables. There are three of them and some chairs, I forget how many, or just didn't count them. Anyway there are enough to go round.
Taking the San Juan kids to the movies next Wednesday. I think we are going to see the new Narnia movie. There will be about 16 of them going. They are very excited. It's a privilege to take them. They give me so much love and affection it's the least I can do. I will miss these boys and I know they will miss me. They want me to stay. Wednesday will be my last day with them, though I hope to manage one day there in January.
Spent yesterday with kids at San Juan. There's a library upstairs from our centre so we were able to go there for a couple of hours. They were busy doing drawings for me. There was no-one else in the library other than the librarian, who was really nice, just told them to keep it quiet a couple of times. They're a good bunch of kids, all boys yesterday except for one girl.
We bought some coco cola and cakes when we were walking round the market collecting the boys, so we had a wee party and played some games before we went to the library.
My new tables and chairs are in place and looking good. The boys were really pleased with them. One day maybe my name will be in lights in San Juan. Or maybe the boys will build a statue for me. Will post a photo on here so all can see my tables. There are three of them and some chairs, I forget how many, or just didn't count them. Anyway there are enough to go round.
Taking the San Juan kids to the movies next Wednesday. I think we are going to see the new Narnia movie. There will be about 16 of them going. They are very excited. It's a privilege to take them. They give me so much love and affection it's the least I can do. I will miss these boys and I know they will miss me. They want me to stay. Wednesday will be my last day with them, though I hope to manage one day there in January.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Fro
My first posting using my iPhone. I'm sure fingers and thumbs were never designed with this in mind.
Today is some holiday here in Lima probably of a religious nature. Spent the day with Heber and we bought his Xmas present. New football boots and other bits. He's very happy with his boots. Loves his footie which he manages to play on his Sundays off. Some day will play for Peru but hopefully not against Scotland.
Just seen him off on his bus. Won't see him again till January when I'm back from Cusco.
This is hard work need smaller thumb and less shakes. Will update on Jose and co from my laptop.
Today is some holiday here in Lima probably of a religious nature. Spent the day with Heber and we bought his Xmas present. New football boots and other bits. He's very happy with his boots. Loves his footie which he manages to play on his Sundays off. Some day will play for Peru but hopefully not against Scotland.
Just seen him off on his bus. Won't see him again till January when I'm back from Cusco.
This is hard work need smaller thumb and less shakes. Will update on Jose and co from my laptop.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Juegos Mecánicos
We took loads of kids from Villa Maria, San Juan and La Victoria to the shows yesterday. Edinburgh kids call them shows, don't know about the rest of Scotland, but the fairground to the rest of the world. Or maybe everyone uses the shows? Anyway here in Lima we call them juegos mecánicos.
All the usual rides, big wheel, dodgems, scary stuff etc. In fact it reminded me of many trips to various shows with June and all the Craigmillar kids. The Peruanos behave better though.
The boys tell me "eres peruano ahora" "no te vayas", you're Peruvian now, don't go away. It's nice to feel so wanted. In fact it's briliant. Love these kids to bits. Wish I could stay. Will need to ask Gavin?
Two of the girls insisted I had to go on a ride with them, so we found a nice gentle ride which wouldn't put to much strain on the not so young bones and my plastic bits. Will post a photo.
Tonight I'm entertaining and I'm about to be fed lomo saltado. Mmm nice. Have I told you about sopa a la criolla? Must do some time soon. Delicious. Don't know how they get away with calling it sopa, it's a meal in itself. Has a fried egg floating on top. I think I'm repeating myself. Stop me if you heard this one before. Will post a pic of it, if I remember to take my camera next time I go to Haiti.
Didn't go to work today. Needed a rest. Spent afternoon resting a listening to Mr Dylan. Was missing him. He gives one a spiritual boost, does he not?
All the usual rides, big wheel, dodgems, scary stuff etc. In fact it reminded me of many trips to various shows with June and all the Craigmillar kids. The Peruanos behave better though.
The boys tell me "eres peruano ahora" "no te vayas", you're Peruvian now, don't go away. It's nice to feel so wanted. In fact it's briliant. Love these kids to bits. Wish I could stay. Will need to ask Gavin?
Two of the girls insisted I had to go on a ride with them, so we found a nice gentle ride which wouldn't put to much strain on the not so young bones and my plastic bits. Will post a photo.
Tonight I'm entertaining and I'm about to be fed lomo saltado. Mmm nice. Have I told you about sopa a la criolla? Must do some time soon. Delicious. Don't know how they get away with calling it sopa, it's a meal in itself. Has a fried egg floating on top. I think I'm repeating myself. Stop me if you heard this one before. Will post a pic of it, if I remember to take my camera next time I go to Haiti.
Didn't go to work today. Needed a rest. Spent afternoon resting a listening to Mr Dylan. Was missing him. He gives one a spiritual boost, does he not?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
