Happy New Year again to everyone! Today has been a much more laid back day in Chiclayo. In fact, New Year's Day is the least commercial day in the whole year here. That being the case, we took the opportunity to go to the market, after a big sleep in of course. It was a totally different scene there today. The last time we were there, there were so many people that we could hardly move. This time, more than half of the shops were closed, and we could walk around freely. Roonie bought some sandals and sunglasses, Leah bought sunglasses, and Elli, Parker and I looked around for ideas, but didn't get anything just yet. We went with Henrik to by some more fresh fruit (mangos are in season...it is pronounced mon-go here), and then we headed home in a Combi. We came home and had lunch, and then had some rest time. Because of the nature of New Year's Day here, we could sleep all afternoon. Parker and Elli went and played soccer with some people from the church, and Leah and Roonie went to watch for a bit, but then came home, I spent the afternoon journalling, reading and sleeping. It was nice to have some down time amongst our usually busy schedule. There is one thing about the heat here, it sure zaps your energy. A person could easily sleep for hours on end just to get rejuventated, and then sleep for a good 10-12 hours at night. For supper, Henrik went to a Chifa to pick up food. A Chifa is a Chinese restaurant, the Peruvian equivalent to fast food. Who would have thought that we would be having Chinese food while in Peru, but we did. The whole meal, enough for 8 people cost 28 soles, or about 7 dollars. After supper, we had a group debrief to go over our experiences thus far. It was good to just touch base as a team and refocus ourselves a bit. We had a time of prayer which was also very good. Please pray for continued good health for our team (we have all been healthy thus far), good relationships with the people, for our Spanish to come quickly, and for us to remember that we are here to be used by God. Thank you so much for all the support.
Lindsay for Team Peru
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Hi Lins & Team Peru... thanks for another interesting update. You'll probably adjust to the heat soon. I thought of you while skating today and at our family dinner. I'm praying for you. Love & hugs, Mama
I'm enjoying all of your posts. It's good to hear that everything is going well. I will keep you all in my prayers. Lindsay, I found 006 finally :-)))
Hi Team Peru,
Another great update. All that talk about the sun makes me feel sleepy! No wonder they like their siestas.
I bet "Mongo" in season are delicious.
I had to create a new account and will *try* to remember my password this time!
Love and prayers
Auntie D
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