things about lima

a few things about lima you may not know...

1. there are no rules when driving here. (there are rules, but no one follows them) the other day i was riding in the bus, another bus beside us decided to get into our lane as we got into their lane, my bus took off the other bus' mirror...right by my head...good times.
also, bus drivers are known to stop the bus in the middle of the road, get out and start fights with taxi drivers. then, they get back on the bus and drive like crazy to the destination.

2. the sun doesn't shine here in the winter. (and when it does, we are VERY happy)

3. if you are a girl, you WILL get whistled at...all day long.

4. arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) is everywhere, every meal, every day. (this is good for me because i love chicken, but if you don't, you can't eat)

5. even if you speak fluent spanish and you are white, peruvians pretend like they don't understand you to make the situation awkward...it's great.

some days i feel like i've been here forever, and other days i can't believe i've been here for over 2 weeks. i know that the time here will fly and i will be sad to leave, so i'm trying to soak it all up--even on days i don't feel like it. i haven't had too many of those days however, so that's good. i have to be reminded that i am here for 4 months though, because it still hasn't sunk in.

the culture here is very laid back...sometimes that means i'm bored. so, i've decided to pick up some hobbies. marissa, my 'sister', will be teaching me how to croche and knit...oddly, i am really excited. most of the time, if i'm not doing ministry or in a meeting, i'm with my family goofing around, eating, or in my room freezing and reading la biblia.

i have discovered i love receiving mail too, so if any of you feel led to write me a letter...please do. i will be so happy!