Well it is hard to believe that we are actually here, in Peru, but we are. After our sleep this morning/early afternoon, Henrik took us on a walk around Las Brisas (the area of Chiclayo that they live in) and two other communities around Las Brisas. We went to people's homes and visited with them. It was good to get aquainted with our surroundings, and the place that we will be staying while we are in Peru. After our walk around the neighbourhood, we went to the market to buy some fresh fruit and vegetables. We took a taxi/van/bus sort of thing to the market. Let me tell you one thing about Peru...there are absolutely no rules of the road. It is so fun and exciting to be in the midst of all the chaos. Basic things to know, the bigger car has the right of way, and that is about it...absolute pandemoneum! We got to the market in one piece and were greeted by tons of people all bustling around doing their shopping. It seems that every booth and vendor has a microphone, so you are forever being yelled at to buy this or that. There are so many interesting things to see at the market. A few things of note: several pigs heads (real ones), huge barrels of olives, yellow underwear (a new year's tradition for good luck), and many other things. After the market we went to mass at the Catholic church down town. It was interesting to see, although, none of us understood a word. We went and got some money changed from a vendor on the street and then came home for supper. We had a Peruvian version of Tamales (the name escapes me at the moment) made from ground fresh corn, meat, onions, and cheese. Following supper we went over to the church for youth group. There were about 15-20 people there, and our time consisted of singing songs, sharing testimonies and prayer time. It was really neat. Roonie and Parker organized a soccer game with some of the guys from the church for tomorrow, so that should be fun. It has been a very full day, so it is almost time for bed. God bless, and thank you for your prayers.
Lindsay for Team Peru
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Hi Team Peru,
Thank you for the newsy update, Linds. It helps me to picture what you're up to. I'm sure you'll have lots of adventures ahead. I'll pray that each day is safe and happy for you all.
Donna (Lindsay's aunt)
Hey Lins & Team Peru ...great updates - yikes, about the traffic! Glad to hear all about day 1. We'll look forward to further updates and keep you in our prayers. Mom & Laura
haha, I remember the traffic in mexico... its exciting all right.. and scary! Did you get some yellow underwear? I should see if I have any to wear tomorrow, for fun. Will orange work?
Happy New Year to Team Peru and your host family ...from all of us in Canada! We're having pizza & thinking of you. Love & hugs, Mom & Laura, Gma, Gpa, Donna, Sara
Good to hear the update. You guys are in my prayers, I'm excited for what's in sotre for you. Reminds me of good memories from Mexico too.
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